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Reporter salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Reporter make in California?

Average base salary

$91,646
80%
above national average
Average $91,646
Low $64,155
High $130,916

The average salary for a reporter is $91,646 per year in California. 163 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Reporter job openings in California

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Education Reporter, Solutions ...
Los Angeles Times4out of 5 stars.
El Segundo, CA
$84,328 - $119,293 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Reporter in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Dow Jones
 
$138,750per year
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Paramount
 
$138,051per year
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Superior Court of California, ...
 
$137,051per year
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County of Riverside
 
$132,278per year
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Los Angeles Superior Court
 
$120,216per year
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County of San Mateo
 
$119,959per year
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Highest paying cities for Reporters near California

  1. Salinas, CA
    $118,975 per year
  2. Fresno, CA
    $115,558 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $100,494 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $94,820 per year
  5. El Centro, CA
    $90,366 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 California?

Junior Reporter

Job openings
Average $74,355 per year

Senior Reporter

Job openings
Average $101,432 per year