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Reporter salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Reporter make in the United States?

Average base salary

$74,032
Average $74,032
Low $41,523
High $131,993

The average salary for a reporter is $74,032 per year in the United States. 1.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Reporter job openings in United States

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Anchor Reporter
The Hearst Corporation3.5out of 5 stars.
Rogers, AR
Full-time
16 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
    $94,820 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $88,792 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $85,643 per year
  4. Sacramento, CA
    $72,317 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 $94,774 per year