Newspaper Columnist Salary in India

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Newspaper Columnist in India is ₹ 4,34,822, with an hourly rate of ₹ 209, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 3,56,770 to ₹ 5,12,747, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH ₹ 3,56,770

50TH(Median) ₹ 4,34,822

75TH ₹ 5,12,747

Newspaper Columnist Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Newspaper Columnist Salary	₹ 3,56,770	India	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Newspaper Columnist Salary	₹ 4,34,822	India	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Newspaper Columnist Salary	₹ 5,12,747	India	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Newspaper Columnist Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

₹ 3,56,770

Average ₹ 4,34,822/year

₹ 5,12,747

₹ 29,731

Average ₹ 36,235/month

₹ 42,729

₹ 6,861

Average ₹ 8,362/week

₹ 9,861

₹ 172

Average ₹ 209/hour

₹ 247

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	₹ 5,12,747	₹ 42,729	₹ 9,861	₹ 247
Average	₹ 4,34,822	₹ 36,235	₹ 8,362	₹ 209
25th Percentile	₹ 3,56,770	₹ 29,731	₹ 6,861	₹ 172

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Newspaper Columnist salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Newspaper Columnist is about ₹ 4,34,822 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 209, a monthly salary of about ₹ 36,235, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 8,362. Click the switch button below to see more details about Newspaper Columnist hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Newspaper Columnists Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Newspaper Columnist's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 3,77,739 - ₹ 4,23,173, while Intermediate make ₹ 3,94,049 - ₹ 4,37,148, Senior earn ₹ 4,26,667 - ₹ 4,69,714, Specialist earn ₹ 4,42,964 - ₹ 4,88,323, Expert can reach ₹ 4,46,453 - ₹ 4,91,812 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Newspaper Columnist	₹ 4,09,193
Intermediate Level Newspaper Columnist	₹ 4,23,173
Senior Level Newspaper Columnist	₹ 4,54,594
Specialist Level Newspaper Columnist	₹ 4,73,203
Expert Level Newspaper Columnist	₹ 4,75,529

Entry Level	6%
Intermediate Level	3%
Senior Level	5%
Specialist Level	9%
Expert Level	9%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Newspaper Columnist?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Newspaper Columnist are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 4,71,235 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 4,06,129, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 3,94,837 annually.