Local Television

News Anchor

Salary data based on 26 job postings

"The median salary for a News Anchor in Local Television is $101,898 per year, with salaries ranging from $77,500 at the 10th percentile to $520,000 at the 90th percentile based on 7 job postings. Key skills required for this role include broadcast journalism, news writing, news anchoring, social media management, and video shooting and editing."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$101,898

10th Percentile

$77,500

90th Percentile

$520,000

Sample Size

7

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News Anchor Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$77,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$101,898Typical salary
90th Percentile$520,000Senior / top earners

Based on 7 job postings with salary data

Skills for News Anchor

Broadcast journalismNews writingNews anchoringSocial media managementVideo shooting and editingSocial media engagementBreaking news reportingLeadershipCommunication skillsLive broadcasting

Common Employers Hiring News Anchor

  • Gray Media7 positions
  • News124 positions
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group4 positions
  • Nexstar Broadcasting2 positions
  • TEGNA Inc.2 positions

Top Locations for News Anchor

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

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Data extracted from 26 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated February 2026