NOC 51111·Other
Journalist Salary in Canada
Journalists research, write, and report news stories across print, broadcast, and digital media.
$58,000
Median Salary
≈ US$42,340 USD
$40,000
Entry Level
$88,000
Senior Level
$28/hr
Hourly Rate
Salary by Province
| Province | Est. Salary (CAD) |
|---|---|
| British ColumbiaBC | $65,000 |
| AlbertaAB | $63,000 |
| OntarioON | $61,000 |
| QuebecQC | $53,000 |
| SaskatchewanSK | $52,000 |
| ManitobaMB | $51,000 |
| Newfoundland and LabradorNL | $50,000 |
| Nova ScotiaNS | $49,000 |
| New BrunswickNB | $48,000 |
| Prince Edward IslandPE | $48,000 |
Education & Requirements
Bachelor of Journalism or Communications
Salaries in Canadian dollars. NOC 51111. Data based on Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey. Province estimates use regional cost-of-living adjustments. CAD/USD ≈ 0.73.