News Journalist Salary in Ogden, Utah

How much does a News Journalist make in Ogden, UT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Journalist in Ogden, UT is $48,667. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,940 to $56,575, with most professionals earning between $37,726 and $63,776.

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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

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Average Salary Range for News Journalist in Ogden, UT

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42940

56575

48667

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61048

52201

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 Ogden, UT. The base salary for News Journalist ranges from $42,940 to $56,575 with the average base salary of $48,667. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,284 to $61,048 with the average total cash compensation of $52,201.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$48,667	$42,940 - $56,575
Bonus	$3,534	$2,344 - $4,473
Total Pay	$52,201	$45,284 - $61,048

* 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 Ogden, UT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Ogden, UT
CITY, STATE Layton, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,780 - $56,364	COMPARE TO Ogden, UT
CITY, STATE Logan, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,346 - $55,792	COMPARE TO Ogden, UT
CITY, STATE West Jordan, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,572 - $58,725	COMPARE TO Ogden, UT
CITY, STATE Salt Lake City, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,732 - $58,936	COMPARE TO Ogden, UT
CITY, STATE Sandy, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,613 - $58,779	COMPARE TO Ogden, UT
CITY, STATE South Jordan, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,535 - $58,677	COMPARE TO Ogden, UT

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About Ogden, Utah

Ogden /ˈɒɡdən/ is a city and the county seat of Weber County, Utah, United States, approximately 10 miles (16 km) east of the Great Salt Lake and 40 miles (64 km) north of Salt Lake City. The population was 84,316 in 2014, according to the US Census Bureau, making it Utah's 7th largest city. The city served as a major railway hub through much of its history, and still handles a great deal of freight rail traffic which makes it a convenient location for manufacturing and commerce. Ogden is also known for its many historic buildings, proximity to the Wasatch Mountains, and as the location of Web...

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