50% of professionals earn between R 180 000 - R 480 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 300 000
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 184 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Centurion, Cape Town, Durban North, Midrand. Johannesburg leads with 42 job openings.
Explore 184 Journalist job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.
