How much does a Journalist make in New York City, NY?

Updated Sep 10, 2023

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Industry

$78,700 / yrTotal Pay
$73,840 / yrBase Pay
$4,860 / yrAdditional Pay

$78,700

 / yr
$46K$143K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Journalist is $78,700 per year in the New York City, NY area, with an average salary of $73,840 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 $4,860 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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Related Job Titles

For Journalist in New York City, NY

Some related job titles are Broadcast Journalist Salaries with median pay of $79,966, Editor Salaries with median pay of $79,732, Journalism Salaries with median pay of $90,702, News Reporter Salaries with median pay of $70,150.

Top Paying Companies

For a Journalist in New York City, NY

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Journalist in New York City, NY. Employers include Bloomberg L.P., Thomson Reuters and New York Times.

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Bloomberg L.P.
Bloomberg L.P.
$122,671/yr
451 open jobs
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Top Paying Companies

For Journalist in New York City, NY

1Bloomberg L.P.$122,671
2Thomson Reuters$98,195
3New York Times$80,116
4Storyful$77,678
5Freelancer$75,631

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New York Times
3.8
JournalistSee 16 salaries from this location

$80,116

 / yr
Thomson Reuters
3.6
JournalistSee 15 salaries from this location

$98,195

 / yr
Bloomberg L.P.
4.1
JournalistSee 14 salaries from this location

$122,671

 / yr
Freelancer
4.2
JournalistSee 7 salaries from this location

$75,631

 / yr
Storyful
3.7
JournalistSee 5 salaries from this location

$77,678

 / yr
NBCUniversal
4.1
JournalistSee 4 salaries from this location

$85,005

 / yr
Associated Press
4
JournalistSee 4 salaries from this location

$67,300

 / yr

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Business Insider
3.8
JournalistSee 4 salaries from this location

$66,188

 / yr
Daily Mail and General Trust
3.1
JournalistSee 4 salaries from this location

$68,896

 / yr
IB Times
2.9
JournalistSee 4 salaries from this location

$70,890

 / yr
Vice Media
3
JournalistSee 3 salaries from this location

$66,946

 / yr
Columbia University
4.1
JournalistSee 3 salaries from this location

$33

 / hr
NYU (New York University)
4.3
JournalistSee 3 salaries from this location

$34

 / hr
TheStreet
3.5
JournalistSee 3 salaries from this location

$73,581

 / yr
Newsweek
2.1
JournalistSee 3 salaries from this location

$73,094

 / yr
Wall Street Journal
3.8
JournalistSee 3 salaries from this location

$70,358

 / yr
Vox Media
3.4
JournalistSee 3 salaries from this location

$62,707

 / yr
BARGAIN JAPANJournalistSee 3 salaries from this location

$79,406

 / yr
Forbes
3.8
JournalistSee 3 salaries from this location

$70,128

 / yr
Yahoo
4.1
JournalistSee 2 salaries from this location

$143,727

 / yr
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Journalist in New York City, NY Salaries

Job TitleLocationSalary
New York Times Journalist salaries - 16 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$80,116/yr
Thomson Reuters Journalist salaries - 15 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$98,195/yr
Bloomberg L.P. Journalist salaries - 14 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$122,671/yr
Freelancer Journalist salaries - 7 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$75,631/yr
Storyful Journalist salaries - 5 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$77,678/yr
NBCUniversal Journalist salaries - 4 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$85,005/yr
Associated Press Journalist salaries - 4 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$67,300/yr
Business Insider Journalist salaries - 4 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$66,188/yr
Daily Mail and General Trust Journalist salaries - 4 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$68,896/yr
IB Times Journalist salaries - 4 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$70,890/yr
Vice Media Journalist salaries - 3 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$66,946/yr
Columbia University Journalist salaries - 3 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$33/hr
NYU (New York University) Journalist salaries - 3 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$34/hr
TheStreet Journalist salaries - 3 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$73,581/yr
Newsweek Journalist salaries - 3 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$73,094/yr
Wall Street Journal Journalist salaries - 3 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$70,358/yr
Vox Media Journalist salaries - 3 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$62,707/yr
BARGAIN JAPAN Journalist salaries - 3 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$79,406/yr
Forbes Journalist salaries - 3 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$70,128/yr
Yahoo Journalist salaries - 2 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$143,727/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Journalist in New York City, NY

The top 3 paying industries for a Journalist in New York City, NY are Information Technology with a median total pay of $110,433, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $78,897 and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $75,631.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$110,433

    27% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$78,897

    2% Lower than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$75,631

    6% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Journalist are Bloomberg L.P. and Thomson Reuters.

Bloomberg L.P.Bloomberg L.P.$122,671/yr
Thomson ReutersThomson Reuters$98,195/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.

How does the Journalist salary in New York City, NY compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Journalist in US is $53,939 per year based on 486 salary contributions, which is 35.55% less than the salary for a Journalist in New York City, NY. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Journalist gets the highest compensation are ALM Media Properties, LLC, The Washington Post and iHeartMedia, Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 35% more than smaller companies for a Journalist.

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Submitted

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Reporter

New York City, NY

 | 10-14 years

$75,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Reporter

New York City, NY

 | 4-6 years

$95,000

/yr

$90K | $5K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
News Reporter

New York City, NY

 | 4-6 years

$38,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Journalist

New York City, NY

 | 10-14 years

$72,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Reporter

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$65,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
News Reporter

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$2,500

/mo

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
News Reporter

New York City, NY

 | 15+ years

$112,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago
News Reporter

New York City, NY

 | 4-6 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Journalist/Reporter

New York City, NY

 | 4-6 years

$6,400

/mo

$3K | $3K

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago

Journalist pay FAQ in New York City, NY

The average salary for a Journalist is $78,700 per year in New York City, NY. Salaries estimates are based on 1233 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Journalist employees in New York City, NY.

The highest salary for a Journalist in New York City, NY is $108,086 per year.

The lowest salary for a Journalist in New York City, NY is $59,025 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Journalist or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Journalist.

A career in journalism allows candidates to remain immersed in action, meet new people and travel. Salaried journalists earn income in line with other humanities bachelor’s degree holders, which they can raise by pursuing freelance work after-hours. As the shift from print media and television broadcast to digital subscriptions makes it easier to track readership, an increasing number of freelance journalists are paid by the number of clicks generated from their content.

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An estimated 58% of journalists are satisfied with their salaries, according to data collected anonymously by Glassdoor. Accumulating four or more years of experience and receiving a master's degree or doctorate can help lead to a higher salary as a journalist.

Total pay for journalists can range anywhere from $45,645.97 to $143,463.47. After years of following the typical career path of a journalist, you can expect to earn an estimated average total pay of $78,699.96. Once you have several years of experience under your belt, it's common to move on to more specialized or higher-level roles in journalism or other related fields.

If you want to maximize your earning potential throughout your journalism career, consider continuing your education beyond a bachelor's degree. Earning a graduate degree will help you strengthen your skills and stand out to employers. After five years of experience in the field, you can work toward a certification in journalism.

It's also beneficial to find a specialty and gain expertise in that area. Choose a topic, geographical location, or other specific beat that you'd like to report on more and put in the work to become an expert on it.

Whether you're interested in earning more at your current job or seeking out new journalist positions, it's helpful to familiarize yourself with other journalist's salaries in your area. Having those numbers in mind will help you come to the table with clear expectations about what you should be earning.

In addition, be prepared to talk through why your experience and skills are especially valuable. Is there a long-term reporting project that you really went the extra mile to deliver? Have you taken on new roles and responsibilities, such as mentoring more junior writers and editors? Be specific, straightforward, and confident as you discuss.

About 58.14% of Journalist professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $4,860 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Journalist in New York City, NY as a good salary.

Journalist professionals in New York City, NY have a wide total pay range, between $45,646 and $143,463 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $78,700 following the average career path of a Journalist.

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