Journalist
Annual salary range
₹0.5 Lakh - ₹8.4 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byJournalist Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 770
latest salaries
• updated:
12 Mar 2025
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Salary of majority employees
Journalist Salary in India ranges between ₹0.5 Lakh to ₹8.4 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 12 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 770 latest salaries received from Journalist.
| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
0 -
15
yrs
exp.
(10 salaries)
|
₹0.2 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr | |
2 -
7
yrs
exp.
(8 salaries)
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr | |
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2 -
12
yrs
exp.
(8 salaries)
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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr | |
5 -
15
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
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₹8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr | |
1 -
5
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr | |
2 -
15
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr | |
3 -
14
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹4.7 L/yr | |
5 -
18
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr | |
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0 -
10
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
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₹1 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr | |
1 -
5
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
|
₹1.7 L/yr - ₹2 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Journalists
4d ago
Puthiya Thalaimurai Tv
Journalist
6 years exp.
5d ago
The Sentinel
Journalist
8 years exp.
1w ago
Kannada Bharathi Press
Journalist
1 year exp.
1w ago
Data Entry
Journalist
1 year exp.
1w ago
Live Trends News
Journalist
1 year exp.
1w ago
The Economic Times
Journalist
1 year exp.
3w ago
CNBC TV18
Journalist
2 years exp.
3w ago
The Earth News
Journalist
3 years exp.
3w ago
MC News
Journalist
6 years exp.
3w ago
Prime9 News
Journalist
6 years exp.
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Journalist salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Fresher
(52
salaries)
|  ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
1
year
(139
salaries)
| ₹0.4 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
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2
years
(147
salaries)
| ₹0.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
3
years
(105
salaries)
| ₹0.4 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr |
4
years
(83
salaries)
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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Journalist Jobs in India
Journalist
· 2-3 years
YouGov
Mumbai
Journalist
· 3-8 years
Gateway Group
Ahmedabad
Journalist
· 0-3 years
AMG Business Solutions
Kochi
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| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
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Journalist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
New Delhi
Journalist
0 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹0.4 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr |
Kolkata
Journalist
0 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Journalist
0 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹0.4 L/yr - ₹6.4 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Journalist
0 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Journalist
0 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
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Journalist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Media & Entertainment / Publishing Journalist
0 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹0.5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Printing & Publishing Journalist
0 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr |
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Broadcasting Journalist
0 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Internet Journalist
0 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
Media & Entertainment Journalist
0 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Journalist Salaries
What is the salary of a Journalist in India?
Salary for a Journalist in India ranges between ₹0.5 Lakh to ₹8.4 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 770 latest salaries received from various Journalists across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Journalist in India?
Average starting Salary for Journalist in India is around ₹0.5 Lakh per year (₹4.2k per month). No prior experience is required to be a Journalist.
What are the top paying industries for Journalist in India?
- Media & Entertainment - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 250.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹0.8 Lakhs to 25.9 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 14.0 Lakhs per year
- Printing & Publishing - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 18.0 Lakhs per year
- Broadcasting - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 14.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Journalist in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 11520.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 20.2 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 14.4 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 6.0 Lakhs per year
- Kolkata - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 11.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Journalist?
These are the top skills of a Journalist based on 15 jobs posted by employers.
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