Journalist
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₹ 4.1 LPA
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based on 608 latest salariesEstimated Take Home Salary
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21,498 -
₹ 23,139/month
Journalist salary in India ranges between ₹ 0.3 Lakhs to ₹ 8.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 4.1 Lakhs. Salary estimates are based on 608 latest salaries received from Journalists.
Last Updated: 20 Nov, 2023
Average Annual Salary by Experience
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Journalist salary in India with less than 1 year of experience to 14 years ranges from ₹ 0.3 Lakhs to ₹ 8.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 4.1 Lakhs based on 608 latest salaries.
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| Company Name | Average Annual Salary |
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0-15
yrs
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(10 Salaries)
| ₹0.2L ₹8.0L |
0-17
yrs
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(8 Salaries)
| ₹1.9L ₹7.0L |
1-7
yrs
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(8 Salaries)
| ₹1.7L ₹9.5L |
1-5
yrs
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(8 Salaries)
| ₹2.4L ₹3.0L |
1-8
yrs
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(7 Salaries)
| ₹0.3L ₹4.0L |
1-15
yrs
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(7 Salaries)
| ₹2.0L ₹9.7L |
2-14
yrs
exp
(6 Salaries)
| ₹1.5L ₹7.3L |
3-10
yrs
exp
(6 Salaries)
| ₹1.6L ₹3.0L |
2-10
yrs
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(6 Salaries)
| ₹2.0L ₹5.5L |
3-15
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(6 Salaries)
| ₹4.0L ₹13.3L |
Frequently Asked Questions about Journalist Salaries
What is the salary of a Journalist in India?
Average salary for a Journalist in India is 4.1 Lakhs per year (₹34.2k per month). Salary estimates are based on 608 latest salaries received from various Journalists across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Journalist in India?
Average starting Salary for Journalist in India is around ₹0.3 Lakh per year (₹2.5k per month). No prior experience is required to be a Journalist.
What is the highest salary for a Journalist in India?
Highest salary that a Journalist can earn is ₹8.3 Lakhs per year (₹69.2k per month).
How does Journalist Salary in India change with experience?
An Entry Level Journalist with less than three years of experience earns an average salary of ₹2.9 Lakhs per year. A mid-career Journalist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of ₹5.6 Lakhs per year, while an experienced Journalist with 10-20 years of experience earns an average salary of ₹5.2 Lakhs per year.
What are the top paying industries for Journalist in India?
- Media & Entertainment - ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹4.8 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹4.3 Lakhs per year
- Printing & Publishing - ₹3.9 Lakhs per year
- Broadcasting - ₹3.3 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Journalist in India?
- Bengaluru/Bangalore - ₹4.1 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹3.9 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹3.3 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad/Secunderabad - ₹2.9 Lakhs per year
- Kolkata - ₹2.7 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Journalist?
These are the top skills of a Journalist based on 252 jobs posted by employers.
- Journalism
- Social Media
- Content Writing
- Editing
- Research
Journalist Interview Questions
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