How Much Does an International Journalist Make in India? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More
As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an International Journalist in India is ₹ 4,35,715, with an hourly rate of ₹ 209, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 3,77,283 to ₹ 4,96,082, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.
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How Much Does an International Journalist Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?
Yearly
Monthly
Weekly
Hourly
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025
₹ 3,77,283
Average₹ 4,35,715/year
₹ 4,96,082
₹ 31,440
Average₹ 36,310/month
₹ 41,340
₹ 7,255
Average₹ 8,379/week
₹ 9,540
₹ 181
Average₹ 209/hour
₹ 239
Annual Salary
Monthly Pay
Weekly Pay
Hourly Wage
75th Percentile
₹ 4,96,082
₹ 41,340
₹ 9,540
₹ 239
Average
₹ 4,35,715
₹ 36,310
₹ 8,379
₹ 209
25th Percentile
₹ 3,77,283
₹ 31,440
₹ 7,255
₹ 181
Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified International Journalist salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary.
The average annual pay for an International Journalist is about ₹ 4,35,715 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 209,
a monthly salary of about ₹ 36,310, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 8,379. Click the switch button below to see more details about International Journalist hourly pay,
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How Much Do International Journalists Earn at Different Levels in 2025?
An International Journalist's salary varies significantly based on experience level.
Entry typically earn ₹ 3,92,981 - ₹ 4,26,994,
while Intermediate make ₹ 3,95,597 - ₹ 4,29,611,
Senior earn ₹ 4,06,935 - ₹ 4,40,220,
Specialist earn ₹ 4,31,355 - ₹ 4,65,448,
Expert can reach ₹ 4,44,725 - ₹ 4,79,864 or more, depending on the company and location.
Levels
Salary
Entry Level International Journalist
₹ 4,16,529
Intermediate Level International Journalist
₹ 4,18,273
Senior Level International Journalist
₹ 4,29,611
Specialist Level International Journalist
₹ 4,53,735
Expert Level International Journalist
₹ 4,67,250
₹ 4,16,5290 yr
₹ 4,18,273< 2 yrs
₹ 4,29,6112-4 yrs
₹ 4,53,7355-8 yrs
₹ 4,67,250> 8 yrs
Entry Level
4%
Intermediate Level
4%
Senior Level
1%
Specialist Level
4%
Expert Level
7%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025
What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for International Journalist?
The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for International Journalist are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur.
In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 4,72,203 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 4,06,963,
and Jaipur pays around ₹ 3,95,648 annually.
Which Job Pays More: International Sales Director or International Journalist?
As of April 22, 2025 , an International Sales Director makes more than an International Journalist.
An International Sales Director earns an average annual salary of ₹ 80,95,889.
And an International Journalist earns an average annual salary of ₹ 4,35,715.