How much does a Freelance Journalist make?
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$63K
/yrThe 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.
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Freelance Journalist Salaries
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.
Human Resources & Staffing
The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Freelance Journalist is Freelancer.
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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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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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