Journalist/Journalistin
Data: Q2 2026A Journalist/Journalistin earns an average of 67.836 € gross per year in Germany. The salary range is 51.156 € (entry level) to 87.696 € (senior).
Source: BA Entgeltatlas 2024/2025 · Entgeltatlas (Federal Employment Agency)
Journalist/Journalistin Salary in Germany
Entry level
51.156 €
per year
Median
67.836 €
per year
Senior
87.696 €
per year
Monthly: 5.653 € median
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