Journalist salary in Tasmania
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $69,778 — Tasmania sits $10,778 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Journalist salary of $59,000 — after $8,105 income tax and $1,180 Medicare levy (2026–27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABC★ 3.9 | $90,318 | $86,378 – $94,259 |
| Ausbiz TV★ 2.2 | $70,347 | $67,326 – $73,368 |
| The Examiner | $60,017 | $57,112 – $62,921 |
| Australian Community Media★ 3.3 | $58,000 | $57,000 – $65,000 |
| Australian Community Media AdCentre★ 2.9 | $49,575 | $47,719 – $51,431 |
Journalist pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
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Queensland
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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 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.