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Journalist salary in United States (Updated 2026)
How much does a Journalist make in the United States?
Average base salary
$52,955
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
Average $52,955
Low $29,887
High $93,828
The average salary for a journalist is $52,955 per year in the United States. 289 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).
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
Instrumental
$132,500per year
The New York Times
$129,254per year
Bloomberg
$127,500per year
CNN
$120,667per year
Dow Jones
$117,708per year
