Sports Journalist
Annual salary range
₹1.8 Lakh - ₹9.1 Lakhs
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Filter salaries bySports Journalist Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 28
latest salaries
• updated:
26 Jan 2025
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Salary of majority employees
Sports Journalist Salary in India ranges between ₹1.8 Lakh to ₹9.1 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 8 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 28 latest salaries received from Sports...
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| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
4 yrs
exp.
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₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr | |
2 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹1.9 L/yr - ₹2.5 L/yr | |
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2 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr | |
12 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr | |
2 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Sports Journalists
4w ago
Punjab Kesari
Sports Journalist
6 years exp.
2mo ago
CricTracker
Sports Journalist
2 years exp.
2mo ago
Winacle Network
Sports Journalist
2 years exp.
4mo ago
EssentiallySports
Sports Journalist
3 years exp.
6mo ago
Jagran New Media
Sports Journalist
5 years exp.
6mo ago
Press Trust of India
Sports Journalist
2 years exp.
7mo ago
Jagran New Media
Sports Journalist
4 years exp.
10mo ago
ITW Consulting
Sports Journalist
2 years exp.
11mo ago
Just Play Sportz
Sports Journalist
4 years exp.
1y ago
Punjab Kesari
Sports Journalist
4 years exp.
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Sports Journalist salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Fresher
(1
salaries)
|  ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹1.8 L/yr |
1
year
(2
salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr |
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| |
2
years
(10
salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr |
3
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr |
4
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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Sports Journalist Jobs in India
Sports Journalist
· 0-4 years
Fantasy Khiladi
Jaipur
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Sports Journalist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Noida
Sports Journalist
2 -
5
years
exp.
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
New Delhi
Sports Journalist
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Sports Journalist
2 -
4
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr |
Mumbai
Sports Journalist
0 -
2
years
exp.
| ₹1.6 L/yr - ₹2.5 L/yr |
Ambala
Sports Journalist
2 -
3
years
exp.
| ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr |
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Sports Journalist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Broadcasting Sports Journalist
2 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
Media & Entertainment / Publishing Sports Journalist
2 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr |
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Media & Entertainment Sports Journalist
2 -
4
years
exp.
| ₹4.8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
Sports & Recreation Sports Journalist
2 -
3
years
exp.
| ₹4.8 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr |
Internet Sports Journalist
2 -
5
years
exp.
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sports Journalist Salaries
What is the salary of a Sports Journalist in India?
Salary for a Sports Journalist in India ranges between ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹9.1 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 28 latest salaries received from various Sports Journalists across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Sports Journalist in India?
Average starting Salary for Sports Journalist in India is around ₹1.8 Lakhs per year (₹15.0k per month). No prior experience is required to be a Sports Journalist.
What are the top paying industries for Sports Journalist in India?
- Media & Entertainment - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
- Printing & Publishing - ₹5.7 Lakhs to 5.7 Lakhs per year
- Broadcasting - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 6.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹3.3 Lakhs to 3.3 Lakhs per year
- Marketing & Advertising - ₹2.2 Lakhs to 2.2 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Sports Journalist in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 9.8 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹3.3 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 6.5 Lakhs per year
- Kolkata - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 6.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 4.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Sports Journalist?
These are the top skills of a Sports Journalist based on 1 job posted by employers.
- Content Writing
- Content Development
- Creative Writing
- Journalism
- Content Editing
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