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Journalist salary in United Kingdom

How much does a Journalist make in United Kingdom?

Average base salary

£36,008

The average salary for a journalist is £36,008 per year in United Kingdom. 722 salaries reported, updated at 12 July 2026

Journalist job openings in United Kingdom

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Data Journalist, BBC Verify
BBC4.2out of 5 stars.
Birmingham
£28,000 - £38,000 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
The Times
 
£51,017per year
Dow Jones
 
£50,667per year
Career Legal
 
£50,000per year

Highest paying cities for Journalists near United Kingdom

  1. Bristol
    £38,149 per year
  2. Belfast
    £38,000 per year
  3. Whiteley
    £37,075 per year
  4. London
    £36,704 per year
  5. Gateshead
    £36,581 per year

Where can a Journalist earn more?

Compare salaries for Journalists in different locations
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