Radio/Television Journalist - Pay and progression
Kairīpoata Reo Irirangi/Pouaka Whakaata
Pay
Salaries vary depending on performance and specialisation. New radio journalists usually earn between $25,000 and $30,000 per year. New television journalists, who have journalism experience in other media, earn between $30,000 and $45,000 per year. Some experienced radio and television journalists earn over $80,000 per year.
According to the 2006 Census, radio/television journalists earned an average of $38,400 a year and worked an average of 32 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.
This information is provided as a guide only
Career Progression
Most journalists are interested in new developments and may move into different areas of the industry, such as print journalism, or into public relations, or documentary/current affairs roles.
