Journalist salary in South Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $69,778 — South Australia sits $12,078 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Journalist salary of $57,700 — after $7,964 income tax and $1,154 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Journalist roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Courier Express★ 2.9 | $99,988 | $96,033 – $103,942 |
| Australian Broadcasting★ 3.6 | $90,722 | $87,026 – $94,418 |
| Nine Network★ 3.0 | $72,464 | $69,532 – $75,396 |
| Star News Group (Australia)★ 2.4 | $59,925 | $57,253 – $62,597 |
| News Corp★ 3.3 | $59,000 | $55,000 – $75,000 |
| Coles Group★ 3.5 | $57,541 | $55,526 – $59,557 |
| Glam Adelaide★ 1.0 | $57,500 | $48,000 – $65,000 |
| The Bunyip | $56,314 | $53,824 – $58,804 |
| Australian Community Media★ 3.3 | $50,244 | $48,452 – $52,036 |
| SelfEmployed.com★ 4.3 | $50,203 | $48,233 – $52,173 |
Journalist pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.