Salary of Journalist in Canada 2026
How much does a Journalist earn?
$42,408
/ Annual
Based on 74 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.
$34,608 Average salary
$42,408 Maximum
$56,556
Salary data updated: September 2026
Salary of Journalist in Canada
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Journaliste
4 weeks ago
Rouyn-Noranda, Québec, Canada Gaulin Media Full-timeDescription de l'entreprisePrès de 75 ans d'histoire nous sépare de la création de Radio Nord qui compte aujourd'hui...
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Journaliste
1 week ago
Terrebonne, Québec, Canada TVRM - Télévision Régionale des Moulins Full-timeJournaliste / Animateur(trice) – Terrebonne, Lanaudière, (Québec)Assurer la couverture de l'actualité régionale...
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Journalist
3 days ago
Edmonton, Canada Postmedia Network Inc Full-time**Position**: Journalist **Position Type**: Full time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy) **Reports to**: Western Bureau...
Salaries in Canada {year}
| Position | Average salary / Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism | $75,168 | View listings |
| Technical Writer | $62,448 | View listings |
| Publishing | $60,864 | View listings |
| Writer Editor | $58,500 | View listings |
| Writer | $51,852 | View listings |
| News Reporter | $51,576 | View listings |
| Editor | $51,384 | View listings |
| New Media | $50,292 | View listings |
| Media | $50,268 | View listings |
| Video Editor | $49,992 | View listings |
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Data updated: September 2026
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Methodology
Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Canada. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 74 job postings with salary.