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Journalist salary in United Kingdom

How much does a Journalist make in United Kingdom?

Average base salary

£35,860

The average salary for a journalist is £35,860 per year in United Kingdom. 585 salaries reported, updated at 15 June 2026

Journalist job openings in United Kingdom

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Journalist, Vertical Video
BBC4.2out of 5 stars.
Salford
£27,600 - £37,200 a year
Full-time
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
 
£68,417per year
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Thomson Reuters
 
£61,325per year
Economist Group
 
£55,125per year
Career Legal
 
£50,000per year
Financial Times
 
£49,662per year
The Times
 
£48,613per year

Highest paying cities for Journalists near United Kingdom

  1. London
    £39,240 per year
  2. Belfast
    £37,841 per year
  3. Gateshead
    £36,749 per year
  4. Bristol
    £35,981 per year
  5. Norwich
    £35,600 per year

Where can a Journalist earn more?

Compare salaries for Journalists in different locations
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