Journalist: Average Salary in South Africa, 2025
Find out what the average Journalist salary is
Salary rate
How much does a Journalist make in South Africa?
R 360 000/ Annual
Based on 56 salaries
Based on 56 salaries
The average Journalist in South Africa is R 360 000 per year or R 185 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 180 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 360 000 per year.
MedianR 360 000
LowR 180 000
HighR 360 000
Active jobs with salaries
Junior Journalist
Food For MzansiSouth Africa Food For Mzansi Group is an award-winning agricultural news and media company that has grown into one of South Africa's fastest-rising independent media brands.
We share powerful stories about agric...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
Investigative Journalist
Media24 LtdSouth Africa Job title : Investigative Journalist Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : November 14, • • • • Quick Recommended Links Job Overview To produce exclusive, agenda-setting stories for News24 i...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
Journalist
Broad MediaGauteng OverviewJoin to apply for the Journalist role at Broad Media.Broad Media is growing its editorial team and has an exciting opportunity for journalists.
As a journalist at Broad Media, you will cover...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
In-House Journalist : Global Outsourcing Company – Cape Town
VGP RecruitmentCape Town We have a superb on-site opportunity for a Mid-weight In-house Journalist to work at an innovative, global business administration outsourcing company based in Cape Town.
The company’s Cape Town off...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago