Local Television

Reporter

Salary data based on 37 job postings

"The median salary for a Reporter in Local Television is $80,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $72,500 at the 10th percentile to $120,000 at the 90th percentile based on 26 job postings. Key skills required for this role include breaking news coverage, live reporting, news writing, investigative journalism, and social media management."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$80,000

10th Percentile

$72,500

90th Percentile

$120,000

Sample Size

26

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Reporter Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$72,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$80,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$120,000Senior / top earners

Based on 26 job postings with salary data

Skills for Reporter

Breaking news coverageLive reportingNews writingInvestigative journalismSocial media managementEditorial skillsVideo shooting and editingSocial media engagementSource developmentEnterprise reporting

Common Employers Hiring Reporter

  • Cox Media Group12 positions
  • FOX4 positions
  • Paramount3 positions
  • NBCUniversal3 positions
  • Hearst3 positions

Top Locations for Reporter

Seattle, WA 98121New York, NYMilwaukee, WisconsinDenver, CO, US, 80203Pittsburgh, PA 15214

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Data extracted from 37 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated July 2026