Journalist salary in Manchester
The average Journalist salary in Manchester is £31,000 per year (£2,153/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £15.90/hr).
≈ £1,781 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £12.72/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Journalist in Manchester (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,153 / month after tax
Hourly: £15.90/hr • Daily: £119/day
Market median for an established Journalist in Manchester (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,711 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £20.67/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Journalist specialists in Manchester (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Manchester
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Journalist earning £31,000 takes home £2,153 net per month (or £497/week).
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Live Journalist jobs in Manchester
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Meetings & Events Team Member - Christmas Temp
£16,640Village Hotels • Cheadle, Greater Manchester, SK8 2DP
Employment Law Specialist
£42,874Together • Cheadle, Greater Manchester, SK8 2DP
Eyewear Area Sales Representative
£40,000Zest Business Group • Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 2BS
Corporate Associate / Solicitor
£58,517K3 Advisory Group • Hulme, Manchester, M2 5NT
Corporate Paralegal
£31,457K3 Advisory Group • Hulme, Manchester, M2 5NT
Merchandising Administration Assistant
£34,347Castore • Hulme, Manchester, M2 5WR
Frequently asked questions about Journalist pay in Manchester
How much does a Journalist earn in Manchester in 2026/27?
The average Journalist salary in Manchester is £31,000 per year (or £15.90 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Journalist roles start around £24,800 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £40,300 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Journalist in Manchester after UK tax?
On a median Journalist salary of £31,000 in Manchester, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,153 per month (approx. £497 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 Manchester?
A mid-level Journalist in Manchester earns an equivalent hourly rate of £15.90/hr (ranging from £12.72/hr for junior roles to £20.67/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £119 per day.
Is a Journalist salary enough to live comfortably in Manchester?
With a net monthly income of £2,153 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,150 per month in Manchester, housing takes approximately 53% of a Journalist's take-home pay — leaving £1,003 per month in disposable income.
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