Journalist salary in United Kingdom

The average salary for a Journalist is £36,065 per year in United Kingdom. This figure is based on 718 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 5 September 2026.

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Journalist salaries typically range between a low of £25,420 and a high of £53,247 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Journalist include Jersey at £40,486 per year, Belfast at £38,538 per year and Bristol at £38,042 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Journalist include Bloomberg ($65,300 per year) and Thomson Reuters ($61,325 per year).