Freelance Journalist
Annual salary range
₹2 Lakhs - ₹6 Lakhs
Moderate Confidence 
Moderate Confidence means the data is based on a sufficient number of latest salaries.
Filter salaries byFreelance Journalist Salary in Media & Entertainment / Publishing in India
based on 16
latest salaries
• updated:
2 Jun 2023
Select an experience to get the exact salary
Salary of majority employees
Experience wise Freelance Journalist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(3
salaries)
|  ₹2 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr |
3
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
4
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr |
5
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹3.2 L/yr |
6
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr |
View all salaries by experience
Freelance Journalist Salary in
India ranges between ₹2
Lakhs to ₹6
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
16 latest salaries received
from Freelance Journalist.
Freelance Journalist salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Content, Editorial & Journalism
Freelance Journalist Salary
3 - 6
years
exp.
(4
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
Media Production & Entertainment
Freelance Journalist Salary
1
year
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹2.3 L/yr |
| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
0 -
1
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹2 L/yr - ₹3.1 L/yr | |
9 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr | |
Login to view exact salary
| ||
5 -
10
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3.1 L/yr | |
7 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
6 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹3.8 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr | |
5 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
|
3 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
4 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹2 L/yr - ₹2.5 L/yr | |
Login to view exact salary
| ||
5 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹1.8 L/yr - ₹2.3 L/yr | |
20 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹0.9 L/yr - ₹1.2 L/yr | |
Freelance Journalist Jobs in India
Freelance Journalist
· 1-5 years
Tech Observer Magazine
New Delhi
Similar Designation Salaries for Freelance Journalist
| Designations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Freelancer Salary
1 -
15
years
exp.
(134 salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
Journalist Salary
0 -
12
years
exp.
(149 salaries)
| ₹0.5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
Freelance Content Writer Salary
1 -
9
years
exp.
(2.6k salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹7.4 L/yr |
Content Specialist Salary
1 -
9
years
exp.
(36 salaries)
| ₹1.9 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr |
Correspondent Salary
1 -
10
years
exp.
(85 salaries)
| ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
View more similar designations
Top skills for Freelance Journalist
Freelance Journalist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
New Delhi
Freelance Journalist
2 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Mumbai
Freelance Journalist
1 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
Kolkata
Freelance Journalist
1 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹4 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 |
View More
Freelance Journalist Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Printing & Publishing
Freelance Journalist
1 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
Broadcasting
Freelance Journalist
4 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
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 |
Media & Entertainment
Freelance Journalist
1 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
View More
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 ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 16 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 ₹2.0 Lakhs per year (₹16.7k 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
- Content Writing
- Video Editing
- Reporting
- Proof Reading
Tell us how to improve this page.
Popular Calculators
Calculate your monthly in-hand salary
What’s left after taxes? Enter your CTC for a breakdown.
- Home >
- Salaries >
- Freelance Journalist Salary >
- Freelance Journalist Salary in Media & Entertainment / Publishing Companies
Rate your company