Average salary
R 180 000 - R 480 000
Median salary
R 300 000 - R 480 000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentileR 144K
25th percentileR 180K
MedianR 300K
75th percentileR 480K
90th percentileR 552K
50% of professionals earn between R 180 000 - R 480 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 300 000
Top cities
Related professions
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The average salary for a Journalist in South Africa is ZAR 180 000 - ZAR 480 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 390 000 per year, based on 224 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Centurion, Durban North, Gauteng. Johannesburg leads with 41 job openings.
Explore 224 Journalist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.