How Much Does a Journalist Make in Leicester, UK? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Journalist in Leicester, UK is £36,691, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £33,022 to £45,488, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £33,022

50TH(Median) £36,691

75TH £45,488

Journalist Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Journalist Salary	£33,022	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Journalist Salary	£36,691	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Journalist Salary	£45,488	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£33,022

Average £36,691/year

£45,488

£2,752

Average £3,058/month

£3,791

£635

Average £706/week

£875

£16

Average £18/hour

£22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£45,488	£3,791	£875	£22
Average	£36,691	£3,058	£706	£18
25th Percentile	£33,022	£2,752	£635	£16

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Journalist salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Journalist is about £36,691 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,058, and a weekly pay of around £706. Click the switch button below to see more details about Journalist hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Journalists Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Journalist's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £34,007 - £36,143, while Intermediate make £34,774 - £36,954, Senior earn £35,870 - £39,580, Specialist earn £37,610 - £42,731, Expert can reach £38,004 - £43,125 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Journalist	£35,486
Intermediate Level Journalist	£36,143
Senior Level Journalist	£38,004
Specialist Level Journalist	£41,024
Expert Level Journalist	£41,286

Entry Level	3%
Intermediate Level	1%
Senior Level	4%
Specialist Level	12%
Expert Level	13%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Journalist?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Journalist are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £41,910 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £39,094, and Manchester pays around £37,197 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Senior Journalist or Journalist?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Senior Journalist makes less than a Journalist. A Senior Journalist earns an average annual salary of £36,389. And a Journalist earns an average annual salary of £38,806.

Job Title	Location	Salary Range in GBP
Senior Journalist	Leicester, UK	£31,749 £42,786

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