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Reporter salary in United States

How much does a Reporter make in the United States?

Average base salary

$72,763
Average $72,763
Low $40,641
High $130,274

The average salary for a reporter is $72,763 per year in the United States. 1.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Reporter job openings in United States

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General Assignment Reporter – ...
Lee Enterprises2.8out of 5 stars.
Scottsbluff, NE
Full-time
21 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
Cox Media Group
 
$157,500per year
Williamson County
 
$151,299per year
CENCORE LLC
 
$150,000per year
State of Washington
 
$149,000per year

Highest paying cities for Reporters near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $95,704 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $87,968 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $87,330 per year
  4. Sacramento, CA
    $74,437 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $69,316 per year

Where can a Reporter earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Reporter get paid in United States?

Junior Reporter

Job openings
Average $128,455 per year