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Journalist salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Journalist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$52,964
Average $52,964
Low $29,833
High $94,027

The average salary for a journalist is $52,964 per year in the United States. 284 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Journalist job openings in United States

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Anchor/Multi-Media Journalist
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.2.6out of 5 stars.
Sacramento, CA
From $75,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Journalist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
EnsembleIQ
 
$208,000per year
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Instrumental
 
$132,500per year
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The New York Times
 
$129,254per year
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Bloomberg
 
$127,500per year
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CNN
 
$120,667per year
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Dow Jones
 
$117,708per year
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Highest paying cities for Journalists near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $96,993 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $65,514 per year
  3. Houston, TX
    $49,180 per year
  4. Colorado Springs, CO
    $43,744 per year
  5. Wenatchee, WA
    $43,728 per year

Where can a Journalist earn more?

Compare salaries for Journalists in different locations
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