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Reporter salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Reporter make in the United States?

Average base salary

$73,947
Average $73,947
Low $41,362
High $132,204

The average salary for a reporter is $73,947 per year in the United States. 1.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Reporter job openings in United States

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Business and Education Reporte...
The Hearst Corporation3.5out of 5 stars.
Alton, IL
$35,360 a year
Full-time
10 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Reporter in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Acclaim Technical Services
 
$175,000per year
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U.S. House of Representatives
 
$172,374per year
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Cox Media Group
 
$157,500per year
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Williamson County
 
$151,299per year
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CENCORE LLC
 
$150,000per year
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State of Washington
 
$149,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Reporters near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $95,155 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $88,717 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $86,146 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $77,026 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $68,422 per year

Where can a Reporter earn more?

Compare salaries for Reporters in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Reporter get paid in United States?

Junior Reporter

Job openings
Average $119,577 per year

Senior Reporter

Job openings
Average $95,143 per year