Salary by Role

Journalist Salary UK 2026

Journalist salaries range from £18,000 to £65,000+. National, broadcast and local press rates compared.

2026-06-22  ·  5 min read
£32,000
Median Salary
£18k–£65k+
Typical Range
£18,000–£26,000
Entry Level
£42,000–£70,000
Senior Level

Salary by Outlet Type

OutletTypical Salary
Local / Regional Press£18,000–£28,000
National Newspaper (staff)£30,000–£55,000
BBC / Broadcast (entry)£28,000–£38,000
BBC / Broadcast (senior)£45,000–£75,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Staff journalists at national outlets earn £30,000–£55,000. Local and regional journalists earn £18,000–£28,000.

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024; industry salary surveys 2025