How much does a Music Journalist make?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Music Journalist in Topeka, KS is $47,193. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,164 to $52,807, with most professionals earning between $37,585 and $57,918.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
42164
52807
47193

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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47805
What is the average salary for Music Journalist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Music Journalist in Topeka, KS. The base salary for Music Journalist ranges from $42,164 to $52,807 with the average base salary of $47,193. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,692 to $53,639 with the average total cash compensation of $47,805.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $47,193 $42,164 - $52,807
Bonus $612 $528 - $832
Total Pay $47,805 $42,692 - $53,639
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
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CITY, STATE Overland Park, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,562 - $55,809 COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
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About Topeka, Kansas    Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kans....More

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