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Salary Details for a Staff Writer at New York Times

Updated Sep 10, 2023
Total Pay Range
$40K - $71K/yr
Base Pay
$40K - $71K/yr

$53K

/yr
$40K$71K
Most Likely Range
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The estimated total pay for a Staff Writer at New York Times is $53,324 per year. This number represents 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 base pay is $53,324 per year. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $40K-$71K/yr?

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New York Times Salary FAQs

The average salary for a Staff Writer is $48,241 per year in United States, which is 9% lower than the average New York Times salary of $53,324 per year for this job.

The salary trajectory of a Staff Writer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $56,388 per year and goes up to $70,862 per year for the highest level of seniority.

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