Journalism & Media Salary in London
Entry Salary
£29,040 Peak Salary
£118,800 Growth
+309% Lifetime (25yr)
£1.8m Salary Trajectory
| Stage | Years Exp | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainee Journalist / Junior Reporter | 0+ | £25,080 | £29,040 | £34,320 | £39,600 |
| Reporter / Staff Writer | 2+ | £31,680 | £38,280 | £46,200 | £52,800 |
| Senior Reporter / Features Writer | 5+ | £42,240 | £52,800 | £63,360 | £72,600 |
| Editor / Section Head | 9+ | £55,440 | £68,640 | £81,840 | £99,000 |
| Deputy Editor / Head of Content | 13+ | £72,600 | £89,760 | £108,240 | £125,400 |
| Editor-in-Chief | 18+ | £92,400 | £118,800 | £151,800 | £191,400 |
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How London Compares
Mid-career Journalism & Media median salary by region
London £68,640 South East £55,120 Scotland £54,600 East of England £53,040 South West £51,480 North West £51,480 West Midlands £50,960 Northern Ireland £50,960 Yorkshire and The Humber £49,400 Wales £49,400 East Midlands £48,880 North East £47,320
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Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional salary adjustments derived from ONS regional pay differentials. Career progression timelines based on industry research. All figures are gross annual pay estimates for full-time workers.