Journalist salary in Cardiff
The average Journalist salary in Cardiff is £29,800 per year (£2,081/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £15.28/hr).
≈ £1,721 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £12.21/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Journalist in Cardiff (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,081 / month after tax
Hourly: £15.28/hr • Daily: £115/day
Market median for an established Journalist in Cardiff (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,615 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £19.85/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Journalist specialists in Cardiff (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Cardiff
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Journalist earning £29,800 takes home £2,081 net per month (or £480/week).
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Live Journalist jobs in Cardiff
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Social Work Assistant
£41,277Brackenberry • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Development Manager
£37,000Registered UK employer • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Paralegal
£31,075Sedgwick • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Claims Support Technician
£29,212Sedgwick • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
MINI Sales Executive
£30,391Sytner • Grangetown, Cardiff, CF10 5DW
Strategic Lead - Health and Education Systems
£51,600Sport Wales • Blackweir, Cardiff, CF11 9SW
Frequently asked questions about Journalist pay in Cardiff
How much does a Journalist earn in Cardiff in 2026/27?
The average Journalist salary in Cardiff is £29,800 per year (or £15.28 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Journalist roles start around £23,800 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £38,700 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Journalist in Cardiff after UK tax?
On a median Journalist salary of £29,800 in Cardiff, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,081 per month (approx. £480 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Journalist in Cardiff?
A mid-level Journalist in Cardiff earns an equivalent hourly rate of £15.28/hr (ranging from £12.21/hr for junior roles to £19.85/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £115 per day.
Is a Journalist salary enough to live comfortably in Cardiff?
With a net monthly income of £2,081 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £960 per month in Cardiff, housing takes approximately 46% of a Journalist's take-home pay — leaving £1,121 per month in disposable income.
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