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$51,755
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Sports Journalist is $51,755 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $48,496 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 $3,259 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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Sports Journalist pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Sports Journalist is $48,496 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Sports Journalist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 19 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Sports Journalist employees.
The highest salary for a Sports Journalist in United States is $77,559 per year.
The lowest salary for a Sports Journalist in United States is $30,324 per year.
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