News Writer Salary in New York, New York

How much does a News Writer make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Writer in New York, NY is $56,852. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $47,109 to a high of $69,220, with most professionals earning between $51,752 and $63,325.

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Producers and reporters with research.

December 21, 2022

Gathers story ideas from reporters, producers, and other sources.

September 01, 2022

Seek out and cultivate working relationships with trusted sources to enrich your coverage with expert authority and the heads-up on big news.

January 16, 2023

Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving.

April 27, 2023

Collaborate in lockstep with the SEO team and social team to plan and optimize the distribution of each story.

May 12, 2023

Develops sources within the community, including government agencies and public relations representatives.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for News Writer in New York, NY

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56852

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70171

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What is the average salary for News Writer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of News Writer in New York, NY. The base salary for News Writer ranges from $51,752 to $63,325 with the average base salary of $56,852. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,362 to $70,171 with the average total cash compensation of $60,831.

View Average Salary for News Writer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$56,852	$51,752 - $63,325
Bonus	$3,979	$3,609 - $6,846
Total Pay	$60,831	$55,362 - $70,171

* 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 Writer Salary Near New York, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,752 - $63,325	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,752 - $63,325	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,752 - $63,325	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,752 - $63,325	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,752 - $63,325	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,752 - $63,325	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%

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About New York, New York

The City of New York, usually called either New York City (NYC) or simply New York (NY), is the most populous city in the United States. With an estimated 2017 population of 8,622,698 distributed over a land area of about 302.6 square miles (784 km2), New York is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of the state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass and one of the world's most populous megacities, with an estimated 20,320,876 people in its 2017 M...

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