News Journalist Salary in Newark, New Jersey

How much does a News Journalist make in Newark, NJ?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Journalist in Newark, NJ is $58,480. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,601 to $67,984, with most professionals earning between $45,338 and $76,637.

Search News Journalist Jobs in Newark, NJ

Develop a Job description

Pay Equity

2024 Compensation Trend

Benefits Consulting

Salary range for a News Journalist

$51,601 to $67,984

Employers: Find Surveys For This Job

Employers: Price Your Company Jobs

View Average Salary for United States
Adjust News Journalist Salary:
Select State
Select City in NJ
Choose Similar Job
Pick Related Category
View Cost of Living in Newark, New Jersey

Facing Salary Structure Challenges? Let Our Expert Guide You

The job market is increasingly challenging. Our whitepaper, Navigating the Challenges of Creating Salary Structures, offers guidance on creating salary structures. Provide your phone number and work email to download the full version.

We will handle your contact details in line with our Privacy Policy. If you prefer not to receive marketing emails from Salary.com, you can opt-out out of marketing communications at any time by clicking unsubscribe.

News Journalist

Review the job openings and experience requirements for the News Journalist job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for News Journalist.

Search News Journalist Job Openings

Job Openings for News Journalist in Newark, NJ

What does a News Journalist do?

Common responsibilities of a News Journalist

Edit necessary video to include in newscasts produced under your charge.

January 03, 2023

Deliver news reports, including live reports, demonstrating energy, confidence, professional appearance and voice quality.

January 14, 2023

Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms.

January 26, 2023

Post daily to all digital platforms and social media including attaching images and streaming video.

February 14, 2023

Develop, write, produce and present news stories daily live on television and for web and social media.

March 04, 2023

Participate in story selection process through meetings, daily contribution of lead story ideas centering on safety and security is required.

March 05, 2023

Create and execute a digital and social strategy for the department that emphasizes digital-first for sports-related stories.

March 26, 2023

Gather, create, produce, manage fresh content and graphics for news and social media platforms.

May 15, 2023

Submit Other Responsibilities

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

News Journalist Salary By Experience Levels in Newark, NJ

How much should you be earning in News Journalist in Newark, NJ based on your current experience?

Tell us how much experience you have and see an estimate of earnings and view how different experience leavels impact potential pay for News Journalist in Newark, NJ

RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE

Length of experience is a pay differentiator. Those with greater experience may have an advantage in negotiating salary. For those with less experience, other factors such as education or special skills could impact your pay. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

News Journalist Salary By Level of Education in Newark, NJ

Do you know how much should you be paid for a News Journalist position in Newark, NJ based on your education level?

Tell us about your education and see an estimate of earnings for News Journalist in Newark, NJ and well to know the impact of education on future careers.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Depending on the job, educational levels may have a significant impact on pay levels. Be informed and understand how things like education and certifications can help to increase potential earnings for the career you are interested in. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Average Salary Range for News Journalist in Newark, NJ

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

51601

67984

58480

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

54416

73358

62724

What is the average salary for News Journalist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of News Journalist in Newark, NJ. The base salary for News Journalist ranges from $51,601 to $67,984 with the average base salary of $58,480. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,416 to $73,358 with the average total cash compensation of $62,724.

View Average Salary for News Journalist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$58,480	$51,601 - $67,984
Bonus	$4,243	$2,815 - $5,374
Total Pay	$62,724	$54,416 - $73,358

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

News Journalist Salary Near Newark, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE East Orange, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,692 - $68,105	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE West Orange, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,692 - $68,105	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Bloomfield, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,651 - $69,368	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Irvington, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,692 - $68,105	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Union, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,692 - $68,105	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ
CITY, STATE Elizabeth, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,692 - $68,105	COMPARE TO Newark, NJ

See salaries for News Journalist in locations close to Newark, NJ. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.

About Newark, New Jersey

Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of the nation's major air, shipping, and rail hubs, the city had a population of 285,154 in 2017, making it the nation's 70th-most populous municipality, after being ranked 63rd in the nation in 2000. Settled in 1666 by Puritans from New Haven Colony, Newark is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Its location at the mouth of the Passaic River (where it flows into Newark Bay) has made the city's waterfront an integral part of the Port of New...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

View Salary for Similar Jobs to News Journalist in Newark, NJ

See Additional Similar Jobs

Loading results...

JOB TITLE	LOCATION	MINIMUM SALARY	MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Journalist	LOCATION Newark, NJ	MINIMUM SALARY $59,182	MAXIMUM SALARY $73,559
JOB TITLE Multimedia Journalist	LOCATION Newark, NJ	MINIMUM SALARY $50,615	MAXIMUM SALARY $62,909
JOB TITLE Brand Journalist	LOCATION Newark, NJ	MINIMUM SALARY $59,665	MAXIMUM SALARY $74,382
JOB TITLE Data Journalist	LOCATION Newark, NJ	MINIMUM SALARY $79,007	MAXIMUM SALARY $101,471
JOB TITLE Digital Journalist	LOCATION Newark, NJ	MINIMUM SALARY $60,882	MAXIMUM SALARY $81,105
JOB TITLE Music Journalist	LOCATION Newark, NJ	MINIMUM SALARY $51,772	MAXIMUM SALARY $64,838

The News Journalist job could be listed using titles that are not exactly the same, but actually are for the same or very similar job. Here are some job titles in Newark, NJ that might be a good fit for the type of job and salary you are looking for.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.