Local Television

Reporter

Salary data based on 16 job postings

"The median salary for a Reporter in Local Television is $82,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $72,500 at the 10th percentile to $160,000 at the 90th percentile based on 10 job postings. Key skills required for this role include breaking news coverage, live reporting, news writing, investigative journalism, and social media management."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$82,500

10th Percentile

$72,500

90th Percentile

$160,000

Sample Size

10

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Reporter Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$72,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$82,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$160,000Senior / top earners

Based on 10 job postings with salary data

Skills for Reporter

Breaking news coverageLive reportingNews writingInvestigative journalismSocial media managementAd-libbingEditorial skillsEditorial writingInterview skillsSocial media engagement

Common Employers Hiring Reporter

  • Cox Media Group6 positions
  • Nexstar Broadcasting2 positions
  • Paramount1 positions
  • NBCUniversal1 positions
  • FOX1 positions

Top Locations for Reporter

Seattle, WA 98121New York, NYPittsburgh, PA 15214Studio City, CA, US, 916041422 New Britain Ave., Hartford, Connecticut

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Data extracted from 16 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated February 2026