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Journalist salary in Toronto, ON

How much does a Journalist make in Toronto, ON?

Average base salary

$34,400
36%
below national average

The average salary for a journalist is $34,400 per year in Toronto, ON. 8 salaries reported, updated at May 27, 2026

Journalist job openings in Toronto, ON

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Multimedia Journalist
Postmedia Network Inc.3.2out of 5 stars.
Toronto, ON
$72,421.02 a year
Full-time
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Journalist in Toronto, ON

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
CBC/Radio-Canada
 
$87,333per year
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St. Joseph Communications
 
$78,000per year
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TORSTAR CORPORATION
 
$76,612per year
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Ipsos
 
$75,000per year
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TVO Media Education Group
 
$69,837per year
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Postmedia Network Inc.
 
$67,461per year
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Highest paying cities for Journalists near Toronto, ON

  1. Brantford, ON
    $128,750 per year
  2. Ottawa, ON
    $71,264 per year
  3. London, ON
    $58,244 per year
  4. Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
    $50,000 per year
  5. Kingston, ON
    $45,336 per year

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