Columnist Salary in Atlanta, GA

How much does a Columnist make in Atlanta, GA? The average Columnist salary in Atlanta, GA is $57,808 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $51,884 and $65,540. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Columnist?

A Columnist is a person who writes for publication in a series, creating an article that usually offers commentary and opinions. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and other publications, including blogs. They take the form of a short essay by a specific writer who offers a personal point of view. In some instances, a column has been written by a composite or a team, appearing under a pseudonym, or (in effect) a brand name. Some columnists appear on a daily or weekly basis and later reprint the same material in book collections....

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Job Openings for Columnist in Atlanta, GA

Editor/Sr. Writer (Contract and Temp to Hire)

Lexipol LLC - Frisco , TX

They will work with columnist and contributor content through copy editing and content editing duties, plus posting original content to the site. The Editor will take ownership of projects assigned ...

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Vision To Learn - Parkville , MD

News To Share In 2022, Vision To Learn was selected by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof as a recipient of the well-known Holiday Impact Prize. This Prize ...

iHire - 4 days ago

Optometrist - Baltimore, Maryland - Part-Time

Vision To Learn - Baltimore , MD

News To Share In 2022, Vision To Learn was selected by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof as a recipient of the well-known Holiday Impact Prize. This Prize ...

CovalentCareers - 4 days ago

Optometrist - Part Time - Southeastern Ohio

Vision To Learn - Chillicothe , OH

News To Share In 2022, Vision To Learn was selected by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof as a recipient of the well-known Holiday Impact Prize. This Prize ...

CovalentCareers - 78 days ago

Optometrist - Part Time - Portsmouth OH

Vision To Learn - Portsmouth , OH

News To Share In 2022, Vision To Learn was selected by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof as a recipient of the well-known Holiday Impact Prize. This Prize ...

CovalentCareers - 78 days ago

Optometrist Hartford/New Haven, Connecticut - Part Time

Vision To Learn - Hartford , CT

News To Share In 2022, Vision To Learn was selected by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof as a recipient of the well-known Holiday Impact Prize. This Prize ...

CovalentCareers - 80 days ago

What does a Columnist do?

Common responsibilities of a Columnist

Collaborates and connects with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.

January 05, 2023

Provides thoughtful analysis of complex issues and produces sophisticated journalism with minimal direction.

February 07, 2023

Promotes personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.

February 07, 2023

Works collaboratively within a cross-functional environment.

March 10, 2023

Produce occasional larger enterprise packages with deeper reporting and potential for visual storytelling.

May 15, 2023

Develop your own column ideas and produce two columns per week with a strong, provocative point of view.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Columnist in Atlanta, GA

Average Base Salary

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51884

65540

57808

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

52830

67322

59000

What is the average salary for Columnist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Columnist in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Columnist ranges from $51,884 to $65,540 with the average base salary of $57,808. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,830 to $67,322 with the average total cash compensation of $59,000.

View Average Salary for Columnist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$57,808	$51,884 - $65,540
Bonus	$1,192	$946 - $1,782
Total Pay	$59,000	$52,830 - $67,322

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Columnist Salary Near Atlanta, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,855 - $65,503	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,905 - $65,566	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,682 - $65,285	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,228 - $62,184	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,926 - $63,066	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,199 - $60,885	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA

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About Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is also the 38th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.8 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. A small portion of the city extends eastward into neighboring DeKalb County. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminating stop of a major state-sp...

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