How much does a Freelance Journalist make?

Updated Oct 29, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$47K - $85K/yr
Base Pay
$44K - $79K/yr
Additional Pay
$3K - $5K/yr

$63K

/yr
$47K$85K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Freelance Journalist is $62,978 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $59,252 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,726 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $47K-$85K/yr?

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Freelancer
4.2
Freelance JournalistSee 8 salaries from all locations

$61,891

 / yr
SelfEmployed.com
4.4
Freelance JournalistSee 3 salaries from all locations

$65,705

 / yr
freelance
4.3
Freelance JournalistSee 2 salaries from all locations

$61,726

 / yr
Colorado Community Media
3.7
Freelance JournalistSee 2 salaries from all locations

$56,342

 / yr
Freelance
4.2
Freelance JournalistSee 2 salaries from all locations

$58,598

 / yr
NBCUniversal
4
Freelance JournalistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$30

 / hr
Vox Media
3.5
Freelance JournalistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$55,007

 / yr

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Associated Press
4.1
Freelance JournalistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$58,484

 / yr
In-N-Out Burger
4.3
Freelance JournalistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$26

 / hr
IGN Entertainment
3.7
Freelance JournalistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$5,431

 / mo
Oklahoma Gazette
2.3
Freelance JournalistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$4,374

 / mo
States Newsroom
4.5
Freelance JournalistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$25

 / hr
Flagpole Magazine
4.5
Freelance JournalistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$58,647

 / yr
Broadcast Solutions
4.3
Freelance JournalistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$53,984

 / yr
Issue Media Group
3.1
Freelance JournalistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$27

 / hr
The New Tri-State Defender
3
Freelance JournalistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$28

 / hr
MIT
4.4
Freelance JournalistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$68,843

 / yr
Hoppy Daze Tap HouseFreelance JournalistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$25

 / hr
Playbill
3.5
Freelance JournalistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$30

 / hr
Esports Talk
3
Freelance JournalistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$4,512

 / mo
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Freelance Journalist Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Freelancer Freelance Journalist salaries - 8 salaries reported$61,891/yr
SelfEmployed.com Freelance Journalist salaries - 3 salaries reported$65,705/yr
freelance Freelance Journalist salaries - 2 salaries reported$61,726/yr
Colorado Community Media Freelance Journalist salaries - 2 salaries reported$56,342/yr
Freelance Freelance Journalist salaries - 2 salaries reported$58,598/yr
NBCUniversal Freelance Journalist salaries - 1 salaries reported$30/hr
Vox Media Freelance Journalist salaries - 1 salaries reported$55,007/yr
Associated Press Freelance Journalist salaries - 1 salaries reported$58,484/yr
In-N-Out Burger Freelance Journalist salaries - 1 salaries reported$26/hr
IGN Entertainment Freelance Journalist salaries - 1 salaries reported$5,431/mo
Oklahoma Gazette Freelance Journalist salaries - 1 salaries reported$4,374/mo
States Newsroom Freelance Journalist salaries - 1 salaries reported$25/hr
Flagpole Magazine Freelance Journalist salaries - 1 salaries reported$58,647/yr
Broadcast Solutions Freelance Journalist salaries - 1 salaries reported$53,984/yr
Issue Media Group Freelance Journalist salaries - 1 salaries reported$27/hr
The New Tri-State Defender Freelance Journalist salaries - 1 salaries reported$28/hr
MIT Freelance Journalist salaries - 1 salaries reported$68,843/yr
Hoppy Daze Tap House Freelance Journalist salaries - 1 salaries reported$25/hr
Playbill Freelance Journalist salaries - 1 salaries reported$30/hr
Esports Talk Freelance Journalist salaries - 1 salaries reported$4,512/mo
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Top Paying Industries

For a Freelance Journalist in United States

The top paying industry for a Freelance Journalist in United States is Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $61,891.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$61,891

    0% Lower than other industries

Human Resources & Staffing

The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Freelance Journalist is Freelancer.

FreelancerFreelancer$61,891/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Arts & Design?

Jobs in arts & design are growing due to increased access to remote work. These jobs often require a bachelor’s degree and technical skills such as graphic design software, web-development and research. Salaries vary, as jobs tend to be short-term and contractual, offering workers flexible schedules and the opportunity to manage multiple projects at once.

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Freelance Court Reporter

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

7-9 years
3 days ago
Freelance Journalist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$1,600

/mo

Submitted 5 days ago

4-6 years
5 days ago
Freelance Journalist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$60

/hr

Submitted 12 days ago

4-6 years
12 days ago
Freelance Court Reporter

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted 12 days ago

4-6 years
12 days ago
Freelance Court Reporter

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$30,000

/yr

Submitted 14 days ago

1-3 years
14 days ago
Freelance Journalist/Editor

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$1,507

/mo

Submitted 16 days ago

1-3 years
16 days ago
Freelance Reporter/Producer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$20

/hr

Submitted 19 days ago

1-3 years
19 days ago
Freelance Journalist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$30,131

/yr

Submitted 19 days ago

1-3 years
19 days ago
Freelance Reporter/Writer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$35

/hr

Submitted 20 days ago

1-3 years
20 days ago

Freelance Journalist pay FAQ

The average salary for a Freelance Journalist is $62,978 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 61 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Freelance Journalist employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Freelance Journalist in United States is $84,552 per year.

The lowest salary for a Freelance Journalist in United States is $47,233 per year.

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