Local Television

News Anchor

Salary data based on 36 job postings

"The median salary for a News Anchor in Local Television is $114,400 per year, with salaries ranging from $77,500 at the 10th percentile to $187,500 at the 90th percentile based on 12 job postings. Key skills required for this role include social media engagement, news writing, leadership, video shooting and editing, and editorial judgment."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$114,400

10th Percentile

$77,500

90th Percentile

$187,500

Sample Size

12

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News Anchor Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$77,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$114,400Typical salary
90th Percentile$187,500Senior / top earners

Based on 12 job postings with salary data

Skills for News Anchor

Social media engagementNews writingLeadershipVideo shooting and editingEditorial judgmentBroadcast journalismSocial media managementCommunication skillsNews anchoringField reporting

Common Employers Hiring News Anchor

  • Gray Media7 positions
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group7 positions
  • Nexstar Broadcasting5 positions
  • News124 positions
  • FOX2 positions

Top Locations for News Anchor

Portland, MEEdison, NJ 08837Columbia, SC 29201Oklahoma City, OKEau Claire, WI 54701

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Data extracted from 36 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated July 2026