Journalism salaries in United States
Average salary
$63.2–75.1K/ year
25th percentile
$44.8K
75th percentile
$90K
Based on
80 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $40–40.7K | — | — |
| Associate | $52.9–56K | — | — |
| Mid-level | $59.1–72.2K | — | — |
| Senior | $84–101.4K | — | — |
| Lead | $85.5–108.1K | — | — |
| Director | $90.6–140.2K | — | — |
| Executive | $107.9–123.7K | — | — |