Salary of Journalist in United States 2026
How much does a Journalist earn?
$54,180
/ Annual
Based on 587 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.
$35,508 Average salary
$54,180 Maximum
$84,996
Salary data updated: September 2026
Salary of Journalist in United States
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Journalist
5 days ago
Portland, ME, Cumberland County, ME; Maine, United States SPECTRUM Full-timeThis role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in...
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Journalist
5 days ago
Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga County, OH; Ohio, United States SPECTRUM Full-timeThis role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in...
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Journalist
5 days ago
San Diego, CA, San Diego County, CA; California, United States SPECTRUM Full-timeThis role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in...
Salaries in United States {year}
| Position | Average salary / Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| User Interface Designer | $87,756 | View listings |
| Art Director | $80,016 | View listings |
| Unigraphics Designer | $74,100 | View listings |
| Writer Editor | $70,236 | View listings |
| Designer | $63,132 | View listings |
| Writer | $60,012 | View listings |
| Graphics Designer | $60,000 | View listings |
| Illustrator | $57,528 | View listings |
| Editor | $54,696 | View listings |
| Journalist | $54,180 | View listings |
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Data updated: September 2026
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Methodology
Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United States. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 587 job postings with salary.