Newscaster Salary in the United States

How much does a Newscaster make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Newscaster in the United States is $63,918 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Newscaster's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,133
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,791 to $76,070
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,034
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Newscaster Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $76,070 $6,339 $1,463 $37
Average $63,918 $5,327 $1,229 $31
25th Percentile $59,791 $4,983 $1,150 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Newscaster Salaries

A Newscaster's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Newscaster Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Newscaster's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,778
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,822
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,991
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,993
  • Expert (over 8 years): $107,700
Levels Salary
Newscaste... Level Newscaster$64,778
Senior Se... Level Newscaster$87,822
Security ... Level Newscaster$69,991
Security ... Level Newscaster$91,993
Security ... Level Newscaster$107,700
$64,778 0 yr
$87,822 < 2 yrs
$69,991 2-4 yrs
$91,993 5-8 yrs
$107,700 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Newscasters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $80,620
  • San Francisco: $79,737
  • Oakland: $78,057

What Skills Can Increase a Newscaster's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 11.09% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Case Management (Mentioned in 2.46% Job Postings): Connecting patients with suitable healthcare providers, resources, and services to ensure they receive optimal, cost-effective care.
  • Sales and Marketing (Mentioned in 1.64% Job Postings): Marketing consists of the strategies your company employs to generate interest in your business. Sales are the methods by which you convert that interest into a transaction.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 11.09%
Case Management 2.46%
Sales and Marketing 1.64%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Newscaster's salary.
  • Category Management: Can increase your salary by up to 59%.
  • Customer Engagement: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Brand Awareness: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Category Management
$101,630
59%
Customer Engagement
$80,537
26%
Brand Awareness
$75,423
18%
Services Marketing
$73,506
15%
Sales and Marketing
$73,506
15%
Collaboration
$69,671
9%
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How Education impacts a Newscaster's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Newscasters enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Newscaster with a Associate's Degree is between $64,745 and $71,842).

Newscaster Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Newscaster
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 25.0%
High School 25.0%
Associates 6.3%
Bachelors 56.3%
Masters 12.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Newscaster Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Newscaster's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Newscaster

Salaries for a Newscaster can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,570 in 2023 to around $56,208 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Newscaster salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Newscaster Over Time

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2023
$56,570
2024
$56,444
2025
$56,208
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2023 $56,570
2024 $56,444
2025 $56,208
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