News Anchor Salary

Updated: 29 May 2012

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$50K	$100K	$150K
Salary	$28,395 - $107,972
Bonus	$0.00 - $17,452
Profit Sharing	$1,250 - $16,500
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$26,576 - $119,449
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 29 May 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 453

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Job Listings for News Anchor Jobs

Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
Jan 22	News Anchor	SAGA Communications	Victoria, Texas
	is looking for a front line news anchor. The successful applicant will produce and anchor our Monday... anchor, or a reporter who has filled in as an anchor... Indeed
Jan 23	News 14-Weekend Anchor/Reporter	Time Warner Cable	Charlotte, North Carolina
	anchoring breaking news or news programs as directed... news stories on deadline. • Contributes ideas for news stories to enhance the overall quality of the news... Indeed
Jan 23	News Anchor	WTRF-TV	Wheeling, West Virginia
	News Anchor/ Digital Journalist WTRF-TV, a West... immediate opening for a News Anchor/Digital Journalist. Applicants must have broadcast anchor and reporter... Indeed
Jan 18	News Anchor	CBS Corporation	Los Angeles, California
	· Anchoring multi-hour news shift on all news station. · Producing and recording news segments... breaking news occurs. · Interviewing news makers... Indeed

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Companies and Industries for News Anchor Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range


Fox News Network, LLC	$38,541 - $144,259
CBS Corporation	Not enough data
NBC News	Not enough data
NBC Television Network	Not enough data
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Popular Industries

Salary Range


News	$29,527 - $104,245
Television Broadcasting	$30,119 - $109,988
Telecommunications	$31,015 - $107,813
Media Network	$30,348 - $105,824
Radio Broadcasting	$25,379 - $91,738

Key Statistics for News Anchor Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 55%			Male 45%
Salary:	$35,665 - $73,983			$42,729 - $100,841

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

25%

5-9 years

25%

10-19 years

33%

20 years or more

13%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$25,765 - $121,326
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism & Mass Communication	$25,288 - $166,381
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism	$30,201 - $119,195
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications	$38,000 - $85,000
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	$46,007 - $222,803

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 86%		Dental: 67%
	Vision: 52%		None: 13%

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Career Path for News Anchor Jobs

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

News Anchor

Salary Range

$26,576 - $119,449

	News Reporter $20,812 - $67,229
	Weekend Anchor $23,987 - $88,898
	Newscaster $21,848 - $115,181

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

News Anchor

Salary Range

$26,576 - $119,449

	Morning Anchor $25,639 - $137,826
	Evening Anchor $30,622 - $205,419
	Radio Show Host $20,295 - $102,951

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Highest Salaries By City for News Anchor Jobs

Top Cities by Popularity for News Anchor Jobs

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News Anchor Job Description

People with the job title News Anchor typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Producers

Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.

Radio and Television Announcers

Talk on radio or television. May interview guests, act as master of ceremonies, read news flashes, identify station by giving call letters, or announce song title and artist.

Broadcast News Analysts

Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.

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FAQs on Salaries for News Anchor Jobs

What is the Average News Anchor’s Salary?

When you think of a news anchor, you might imagine one of the anchors currently working for a major network - someone who has become a household name or even taken on celebrity status. But many news anchors work for small stations, covering local news and events. Other anchors present the news via radio or Internet broadcasts. All news anchors might be journalists, but not all anchor jobs are the same, and it follows suit that a news anchor’s salary can be wide ranging. One of the primary factors affecting income for all news anchors is experience. This can be a competitive field, but all anchors can expect to see steady increases in salary during a career. To see how a news anchor’s salary can progress over time, take a look at the chart tracking News Anchor Salary Data by Years Experience. You’ll see the median salary range for entry-level jobs, plus salaries after five, 10 and 20 years of experience. If you’re wondering what locations might be most lucrative for news anchors, see the chart comparing a News Anchor’s Salary by City. You might be surprised to see which cities come out on top.