Journalist salary in United States

The average salary for a Journalist is $53,086 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 283 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 7, 2026.

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Journalist salaries typically range between a low of $30,277 and a high of $93,077 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Journalist include New York, NY at $102,283 per year, Los Angeles, CA at $67,035 per year, and Houston, TX at $60,152 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Journalist include EnsembleIQ ($208,000 per year) and MERCOR ($133,467 per year).