News Correspondent
Annual salary range
₹1.8 Lakh - ₹8 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byNews Correspondent Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 96
latest salaries
• updated:
11 Mar 2025
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News Correspondent Salary in India ranges between ₹1.8 Lakh to ₹8 Lakhs for 1 year of experience to 9 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 96 latest salaries received from News Correspondent.
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10 yrs
exp.
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr | |
21 yrs
exp.
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₹4.9 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr | |
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1 yr
exp.
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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹2.1 L/yr | |
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1 yr
exp.
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr | |
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5 yrs
exp.
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₹7.7 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr | |
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2 yrs
exp.
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
3 yrs
exp.
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr | |
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30 yrs
exp.
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₹0.9 L/yr - ₹1.2 L/yr | |
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6 yrs
exp.
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₹1.9 L/yr - ₹2.5 L/yr | |
7 yrs
exp.
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₹5 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr | |
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8 years exp.
4mo ago
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2 years exp.
5mo ago
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News Correspondent
4 years exp.
5mo ago
HT Media
News Correspondent
4 years exp.
5mo ago
Mirror Now
News Correspondent
3 years exp.
7mo ago
Imperial Overseas
News Correspondent
1 year exp.
9mo ago
Times Group
News Correspondent
4 years exp.
11mo ago
Republic TV
News Correspondent
2 years exp.
1y ago
News18
News Correspondent
1 year exp.
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News Correspondent salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(17
salaries)
|  ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
2
years
(16
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
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3
years
(20
salaries)
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹7.9 L/yr |
4
years
(18
salaries)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹7.1 L/yr |
5
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
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Similar Designation Salary
| Similar Designation | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Senior Correspondent Salary
3 -
13
years
exp.
(310 salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr |
Correspondent Salary
1 -
12
years
exp.
(359 salaries)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr |
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Special Correspondent Salary
6 -
20
years
exp.
(184 salaries)
| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
Principal Correspondent Salary
5 -
15
years
exp.
(186 salaries)
| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
News Reporter Salary
0 -
10
years
exp.
(572 salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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News Correspondent Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
New Delhi
News Correspondent
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr |
Chennai
News Correspondent
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr |
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Mumbai
News Correspondent
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
News Correspondent
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
Kolkata
News Correspondent
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr |
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News Correspondent Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Media & Entertainment / Publishing News Correspondent
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹7.1 L/yr |
Broadcasting News Correspondent
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹0.5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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Financial Services News Correspondent
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
Internet News Correspondent
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr |
Media & Entertainment News Correspondent
2 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about News Correspondent Salaries
What is the salary of a News Correspondent in India?
Salary for a News Correspondent in India ranges between ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 96 latest salaries received from various News Correspondents across industries.
What is the starting salary for a News Correspondent in India?
Average starting Salary for News Correspondent in India is around ₹1.8 Lakhs per year (₹15.0k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a News Correspondent.
What are the top paying industries for News Correspondent in India?
- Software Product - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 7.0 Lakhs per year
- Media & Entertainment - ₹2.2 Lakhs to 9.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 6.5 Lakhs per year
- Broadcasting - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
- Printing & Publishing - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 8.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for News Correspondent in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹2.1 Lakhs to 10.5 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹2.4 Lakhs to 6.7 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 6.0 Lakhs per year
- Kolkata - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 4.1 Lakhs per year
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