The average salary for a news reporter in the United States is around $27,070 per year.
Avg Salary
News reporters earn an average yearly salary of $27,070.
Wages typically start from $21,627 and go up to $49,891.
51% below national average Updated in 2018
News reporter earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do news reporter salaries compare to similar careers?
News reporters earn 15% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than photojournalists but more than sports writers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Photojournalist salary | $36K |
| Content manager salary | $40K |
| Translator salary | $35K |
| Proofreader salary | $39K |
| Journalist salary | $37K |
| News reporter salary | $27K |
| Blogger salary | $26K |
| Sports writer salary | $24K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)