Journalist: Average Salary in Canada, 2026

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How much does a Journalist make in Canada?

$62,400/ Annual
Based on 559 salaries

The average Journalist in Canada is $62,400 per year or $32 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $50,000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $78,965 per year.

Median$62,400

Low$50,000

High$78,965

Journalist: Average Salary in Canada

Saskatchewan$78,519

Manitoba$73,807

Ontario$62,400

Alberta$62,400

Nova Scotia$61,308

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