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Journalist salary in United Kingdom

How much does a Journalist make in United Kingdom?

Average base salary

£35,317

The average salary for a journalist is £35,317 per year in United Kingdom. 529 salaries reported, updated at 11 May 2026

Journalist job openings in United Kingdom

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Investigative Journalist
Liberty Human Rights4out of 5 stars.
Westminster
£43,918 a year
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Journalist in United Kingdom

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Bloomberg
 
£64,372per year
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Thomson Reuters
 
£61,325per year
Economist Group
 
£55,125per year
Dow Jones
 
£50,750per year
Career Legal
 
£50,000per year
Financial Times
 
£49,514per year

Highest paying cities for Journalists near United Kingdom

  1. Belfast
    £37,841 per year
  2. London
    £37,678 per year
  3. Norwich
    £35,768 per year
  4. Leeds
    £34,075 per year
  5. Cardiff
    £33,396 per year

Where can a Journalist earn more?

Compare salaries for Journalists in different locations
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