Media and Communication / Journalism

Political Journalist

A political journalist researches, analyzes, and reports on political events, policies, and figures for various media outlets, including newspapers, television, radio, and online platforms.

Average monthly gross

8,245 USD

2 validated salaries

Median

8,245 USD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

7,065 USD - 9,425 USD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Political Journalist

ISCO

2642

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

2 records
Clear

By seniority

Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
8,245 USD 6,770 USD - 9,720 USD

Yearly trend

8,245 USD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
France 6,770 USD 1
United States 9,720 USD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Thales 6,770 USD 1
Walmart 9,720 USD 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Political Reporter Political Correspondent Politics Writer Political Commentator

Skills

Hard skills

Research Interviewing Fact-checking Data analysis Writing Editing Broadcast production

Soft skills

Critical thinking Objectivity Communication Time management Ethical judgment

Tools

Content management systems Audio/video editing software Social media platforms Data visualization tools

Certifications

Journalism degree Broadcast journalism certification

Employment context

Industries

Newspaper Publishing Television Broadcasting Radio Broadcasting Online Media News Agencies

Company types

Media organizations News outlets Broadcast networks Digital news platforms

Work modes

On-site Hybrid Remote

Remote compatibility

Medium

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