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How much does a News Journalist make? The average News Journalist salary is $50,595 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $44,643 and $58,818. 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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Movie/Television News Journalist (Weekends)
Comic Book Resources (CBR) - Atlanta , GA
Some journalistic news writing experience is preferred * Must be available to write on the weekends * Broad working knowledge of old and current movies and TV series * Available at peak hours and ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 10 days ago
Journalist/ Editor
Local.News LLC - Columbia , MD
LocalNews1.org is a growing online news outlet with multiple products serving Southeast Franklin ... Journalists and skilled writers with editing experience are encouraged to apply. Pay based on ...
ZipRecruiter - 23 days ago
Journalist (Remote - New York/New Jersey/Connecticut and surrounding area ONLY)
Quanta Tech Systems LLC - New York , NY
BIG APPLE NEWS or Position: Journalist Location: New York City, NY Status: Remote Contractor (New York City and surrounding area) Pay: Competitive, based on experience Language: Must be fluent in ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 8 days ago
Production Coordinator
NBCUniversal - Los Angeles , CA
Qualifications Basic Requirements: * 2+ years of professional TV experience with a talk show, news, journalism, or other relevant entertainment experience required. * Experience with iNews or ENPS ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 3 days ago
Multimedia Journalist
Sinclair - Bristol , VA
Sinclair is looking for a Multimedia Journalist. As a MMJ you will be expected to produce daily ... Sharp news judgment * The ability to tell an NPPA style story * Excellent technical skills * The ...
ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago
Data Journalist, Private Equity
Media Contacts Ltd - New York , NY
This is an opportunity for an ambitious data journalist to impact the reporting of one of the best-known private equity news services. Known for their high-quality subscription services, magazines ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago

News Journalist Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for News Journalist between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of May 28, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for News Journalist in each city.

News Journalist Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $63,244
Washington, DC $56,313
Miami, FL $48,825
Chicago, IL $53,075
Boston, MA $56,718
New York, NY $59,096
Dallas, TX $49,938
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Average Salary Range for News Journalist

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44643
58818
50595

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
47078
63468
54269
What is the average salary for News Journalist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of News Journalist in the United States. The base salary for News Journalist ranges from $44,643 to $58,818 with the average base salary of $50,595. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,078 to $63,468 with the average total cash compensation of $54,269.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $50,595 $44,643 - $58,818
Bonus $3,674 $2,435 - $4,651
Total Pay $54,269 $47,078 - $63,468
* 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.

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What's the difference between Journalist and News Journalist?
According to our latest salary estimation on May 28, 2024. The average salary of News Journalist is $50,595, and the average salary of Journalist is $57,456. The average salary of Journalist is higher than News Journalist. ( 2024-05-29 salary.com )
I am a News Journalist, which location’s salary is higher, Mcallen, TX or Jersey City, NJ?
Jersey City, NJ typically sees higher pay than Mcallen, TX for News Journalist. a News Journalist Salary in Jersey City, NJ is $59,096 as of May 28, 2024; a News Journalist Salary in Mcallen, TX is $43,512 as of May 28, 2024. ( 2024-05-29 salary.com )

News Journalist Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of a News Journalist vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-05-29 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for News Journalist?
Salary ranges for a News Journalist can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-05-29 salary.com )
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