Salary of Journalism in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Journalism earn?

£40,548 / Annual
Based on 430 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £31,212 Average salary: £40,548 Maximum: £50,268

Minimum
£31,212 Average salary
£40,548 Maximum
£50,268

£3,379 / Monthly
Based on 430 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £2,601 Average salary: £3,379 Maximum: £4,189

Minimum
£2,601 Average salary
£3,379 Maximum
£4,189

£113 / Daily
Based on 430 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £87 Average salary: £113 Maximum: £140

Minimum
£87 Average salary
£113 Maximum
£140

£21 / Hourly
Based on 430 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £16 Average salary: £21 Maximum: £26

Minimum
£16 Average salary
£21 Maximum
£26

Salary data updated: November 2026

Salary of Journalism in United Kingdom

Journal Manager

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 1 day ago

Exeter, England, United Kingdom RELX Full-time

Journal Manager (12 Months FTC) Do you enjoy helping research reach the world through high-quality publishing...
Journalism Apprentice

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 4 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom dmg::media Full-time

Apply to The i Paper's Talent Scheme to become our next apprentice – earn while you learn journalism The i  Paper...
Journalism Apprentice

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom dmg media Full-time

Apply to The i Paper's Talent Scheme to become our next apprentice – earn while you learn journalism The i  Paper...

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Salaries in United Kingdom {year}

All positions in Publishing

Position	Average salary / Annual
Journalism	£40,548	View listings
Technical Writer	£40,320	View listings
New Media	£39,000	View listings
Writer	£35,004	View listings
News	£34,884	View listings
Publishing	£33,852	View listings
Media	£33,036	View listings
News Producer	£31,188	View listings
Editor	£30,948	View listings
Writer Editor	£30,000	View listings

Salary comparison

FAQ - Journalism

The average salary for Journalism is GBP40,548 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 430 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Journalism in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Journalism per year in United Kingdom is GBP31,212

The highest salary for Journalism per year in United Kingdom is GBP50,268

Data updated: November 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United Kingdom. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 430 job postings with salary.