WGN TV News Anchor Salary in the United States

How much does a News Anchor make at companies like WGN TV in the United States? The average salary for News Anchor at companies like WGN TV in the United States is $58,100 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $52,487 and $67,164. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

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What does a News Anchor do at companies like WGN TV?

A news presenter – also known as a newsreader, newscaster (short for "news broadcaster"), anchorman or anchorwoman, news anchor or simply an anchor – is a person who presents news during a news program on the television, on the radio or on the Internet. They may also be a working journalist, assisting in the collection of news material and may, in addition, provide commentary during the program. News presenters most often work from a television studio or radio studio, but may also present the news from remote locations in the field related to a particular major news event....

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$52,487 Low Average $58,100 High $67,164

Understand the total compensation opportunity for News Anchor at companies like WGN TV, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
$52,487
$67,164
$58,100

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
$52,548
$67,250
$58,157
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for News Anchor in companies like WGN TV in the United States. The base salary for News Anchor in companies like WGN TV range from $52,487 to $67,164 with the average base salary of $58,100. The total cash compensation, which includes bonus, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,548 to $67,250 with the average total cash compensation of $58,157.

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