Freelance Journalist
Annual salary range
₹1 Lakh - ₹12 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byFreelance Journalist Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 84
latest salaries
• updated:
13 Feb 2025
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Salary of majority employees
Freelance Journalist Salary in India ranges between ₹1 Lakh to ₹12 Lakhs for 1 year of experience to 20 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 84 latest salaries received from Freelance Journalist.
| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
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15
yrs
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(7 salaries)
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr | |
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12
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹1.1 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr | |
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1
yrs
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(3 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹3.1 L/yr | |
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4
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr | |
2 -
10
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr | |
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3
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr | |
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3
yrs
exp.
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₹1.1 L/yr - ₹1.4 L/yr | |
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7
yrs
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr | |
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9 yrs
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr | |
Freelance Journalist salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(10
salaries)
|  ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
2
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr |
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3
years
(12
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr |
4
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr |
5
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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Freelance Journalist Jobs in India
Freelance Journalist
· 1-5 years
Tech Observer Magazine
New Delhi
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| Similar Designation | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Journalist Salary
0 -
12
years
exp.
(769 salaries)
| ₹0.5 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr |
Freelancer Salary
1 -
15
years
exp.
(10.2k salaries)
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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Freelance Content Writer Salary
1 -
9
years
exp.
(2.5k salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr |
Content Specialist Salary
1 -
10
years
exp.
(1.8k salaries)
| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr |
Senior Editor Salary
3 -
17
years
exp.
(1.1k salaries)
| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹19.4 L/yr |
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Freelance Journalist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
New Delhi
Freelance Journalist
2 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Kolkata
Freelance Journalist
1 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Freelance Journalist
1 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
Jaipur
Freelance Journalist
2 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
Srinagar
Freelance Journalist
2 -
5
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr |
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Freelance Journalist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Media & Entertainment / Publishing Freelance Journalist
1 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
Printing & Publishing Freelance Journalist
1 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
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Broadcasting Freelance Journalist
4 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr |
Internet Freelance Journalist
1 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹4.7 L/yr |
Software Product Freelance Journalist
1 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Freelance Journalist Salaries
What is the salary of a Freelance Journalist in India?
Salary for a Freelance Journalist in India ranges between ₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 84 latest salaries received from various Freelance Journalists across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Freelance Journalist in India?
Average starting Salary for Freelance Journalist in India is around ₹1.0 Lakhs per year (₹8.3k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a Freelance Journalist.
What are the top paying industries for Freelance Journalist in India?
- Internet - ₹2.4 Lakhs to 6.5 Lakhs per year
- Media & Entertainment - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 6.0 Lakhs per year
- Printing & Publishing - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 6.0 Lakhs per year
- Analytics & KPO - ₹2.5 Lakhs to 3.6 Lakhs per year
- Broadcasting - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 4.2 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Freelance Journalist in India?
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Freelance Journalist?
These are the top skills of a Freelance Journalist based on 1 job posted by employers.
- Research
- Video Editing
- Content Writing
- Reporting
- Creative Writing
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