Journalist salary in United Kingdom

The average salary for a Journalist is £35,982 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 31 July 2026.

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Journalist salaries typically range between a low of £25,420 and a high of £53,070 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Journalist include Jersey at £40,386 per year, Belfast at £38,403 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 (US$63,667 per year) and Thomson Reuters (US$61,325 per year).