Sports Broadcaster Salary in the United States

Sports Broadcaster Salary

How much does a Sports Broadcaster make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sports Broadcaster in the United States is $56,266. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,199 to $70,332, with most professionals earning between $29,391 and $83,138.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sports Broadcaster Salary $29,391 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Sports Broadcaster Salary $42,199 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Sports Broadcaster Salary $56,266 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Sports Broadcaster Salary $70,332 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Sports Broadcaster Salary $83,138 US April 01, 2025
25% $42,199 10% $29,391 90% $83,138 75% $70,332 $56,266 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Sports Broadcaster ?

In sports broadcasting, a sports commentator (also known as sports announcer, sportscaster or play-by-play announcer) gives a running commentary of a game or event in real time, usually during a live broadcast, traditionally delivered in the historical present tense. Radio was the first medium for sports broadcasts, and radio commentators must describe all aspects of the action to listeners who cannot see it for themselves. In the case of televised sports coverage, commentators are usually presented as a voiceover, with images of the contest shown on viewers' screens and sounds of the action a...

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56266
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sports Broadcaster in the United States. The base salary for Sports Broadcaster ranges from $42,199 to $70,332 with the average base salary of $56,266. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,199 to $70,332 with the average total cash compensation of $56,266.

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