As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Newspaper Columnist in Chennai, IN is ₹ 4,31,722, with an hourly rate of ₹ 208, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 3,54,226 to ₹ 5,09,091, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 3,54,226
50TH(Median)   ₹ 4,31,722
75TH   ₹ 5,09,091
Newspaper Columnist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Newspaper Columnist Salary ₹ 3,54,226 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Newspaper Columnist Salary ₹ 4,31,722 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Newspaper Columnist Salary ₹ 5,09,091 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

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 ₹ 4,31,722 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 208, a monthly salary of about ₹ 35,977, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 8,302. 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 ₹ 3,75,046 - ₹ 4,20,155, while Intermediate make ₹ 3,91,239 - ₹ 4,34,032, Senior earn ₹ 4,23,625 - ₹ 4,66,365, Specialist earn ₹ 4,39,805 - ₹ 4,84,841, Expert can reach ₹ 4,43,270 - ₹ 4,88,305 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Newspaper Columnist ₹ 4,06,276
Intermediate Level Newspaper Columnist ₹ 4,20,155
Senior Level Newspaper Columnist ₹ 4,51,353
Specialist Level Newspaper Columnist ₹ 4,69,829
Expert Level Newspaper Columnist ₹ 4,72,139
₹ 4,06,276 0 yr
₹ 4,20,155 < 2 yrs
₹ 4,51,353 2-4 yrs
₹ 4,69,829 5-8 yrs
₹ 4,72,139 > 8 yrs
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.

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