£32,115
Avg. Base Salary (GBP)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (GBP)
25%
£30k
MEDIAN
£32k
75%
£36k
The average salary for a Journalist, News is £32,115 in 2025
Base Salary
£30k - £36k
Total Pay
£30k - £36k
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What Do Journalist, News Do?
Journalist, News Tasks
- Collect and interpret facts about news events through interviews, investigations, and observation.
- Work with news editor and reporters to generate new content.
- Review and edit copy.
- Report and write stories for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or the internet.
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Common Health Benefits for a Journalist, News
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FAQs About Journalist, News
What is the highest pay for Journalist, News?
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What is the lowest pay for Journalist, News?
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How can Journalist, News increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Journalist, News is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Journalist, News that oversees more junior Journalist, News, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.