what is the average salary of a journalist???

Answer 1

Depends on the outlet. In newspapers, the local weekly might pay out less than $15,000 a year. Dailies can go anywhere from $20K to $80K, depending on size of paper and position. Some of the superstars are well over $100K, including outside income.

Television probably doesn't go as low, because there is no equivalent to the weekly, but the guys in the small towns aren't getting rich. The national anchors, though, earn millions.

Think of a pyramid, with a lot of people at the bottom getting little money, and a few people at the top making a lot.

Answer 2

The previous two answers are correct. It depends on whether you are working on a Daily, a suburban or a country paper. Whether you are with radio or TV. It also depends on the country you are working in plus whether you are a local or a foreigner. A local journalist in Cambodian may be paid the equivalent of $US50 per month while the Foreign journalist with the same company may obtain $US 1400 plus.
It also depends on what 'grade' you are. The lowest grade in Australia would receive about $A 700 ($US575) per week while the most senior grade would receive over $A1500 ($US 1230) per week.

Answer 3

Would depend entirely on the type of organisation they worked for.The local rag would'nt pay anywhere near a national daily.Or an oversees correspondent for the print or electronic media.Good journalists can get $10000 a month plus expenses