Journalism salaries
Average salary
$63.2–74.6K/ year
25th percentile
$41.8K
Median
$63.6K
75th percentile
$90K
Based on
87 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $40.3–40.9K | $42.8–45.7K | -8% |
| Associate | $52.9–56K | $54.7–61.6K | -6% |
| Mid-level | $60.8–73.1K | $65.9–77.5K | -7% |
| Senior | $85.3–103.7K | $89.2–103.6K | -2% |
| Lead | $85.5–108.1K | $81.4–97.1K | +8% |
| Director | $90.6–140.2K | $100.6–121.2K | +4% |
| Executive | $107.9–123.7K | $109.4–127.9K | -2% |
Top companies
Top locations
US
United States
80 jobs
$63.2–75.1K
BM
Boston, MA, United States
8 jobs
$79.2–102.3K
MU
Massachusetts, United States
8 jobs
$79.2–102.3K
CU
California, United States
5 jobs
$56.7–61.7K
CU
Colorado, United States
5 jobs
$74–90.6K
MU
Minnesota, United States
5 jobs
$57.9–65.4K
TU
Texas, United States
5 jobs
$62.2–71.1K
AU
Arizona, United States
4 jobs
$70.1–88.3K
DO
District of Columbia, United States
4 jobs
$97.2–103.6K
IU
Illinois, United States
4 jobs
$58.7–75.8K
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Journalism?
- The average salary for Journalism is $63,191.00 – $74,616.00 per year, based on 87 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
- How is the salary figure for Journalism calculated?
- These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.