How much does a Reporter make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$52,498 / yrTotal Pay
$48,964 / yrBase Pay
$3,533 / yrAdditional Pay

$52,498

 / yr
$32K$86K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Reporter is $52,498 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $48,964 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,533 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Top Paying Companies

For a Reporter in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Reporter in United States. Employers include Bloomberg L.P., KQED and News Corp.

1
Bloomberg L.P.
Bloomberg L.P.
$110,441/yr
388 open jobs
2
KQED
$91,427/yr
4
NBCNEWS.com
$87,790/yr
5
$84,863/yr
9
Dnainfo.com
$80,041/yr
10
Adweek
$79,208/yr
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$75,601

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Top Paying Industries

For a Reporter in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Reporter in United States are Real Estate with a median total pay of $84,469, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $77,130, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $73,290, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $69,281, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $67,815.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Real EstateReal Estate$84,469

    29% Higher than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$77,130

    22% Higher than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$73,290

    18% Higher than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$69,281

    13% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$67,815

    11% Higher than other industries

Real Estate

The top paying company in Real Estate for Reporter is Bisnow.

BisnowBisnow$84,469/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Arts & Design?

Jobs in arts & design are growing due to increased access to remote work. These jobs often require a bachelor’s degree and technical skills such as graphic design software, web-development and research. Salaries vary, as jobs tend to be short-term and contractual, offering workers flexible schedules and the opportunity to manage multiple projects at once.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Journalist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$52,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Journalist

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$28,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Journalist/Reporter

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Reporter

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$65,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
News Reporter

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$110,000

/yr

$106K | $4K

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Reporter

United States of America

 | <1 year

$45,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Reporter

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$48,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
News Anchor

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Market Reporter

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$65,000

/yr

$63K | $2K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Reporter pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Reporter is $48,964 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Reporter salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 5328 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Reporter employees.

The highest salary for a Reporter in United States is $79,433 per year.

The lowest salary for a Reporter in United States is $30,183 per year.

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