News Writer Salary in San Diego, California

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Writer in San Diego, CA is $53,099. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $44,000 to a high of $64,650, with most professionals earning between $48,336 and $59,145.

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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 San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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48336

59145

53099

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

51707

65539

56815

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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for News Writer ranges from $48,336 to $59,145 with the average base salary of $53,099. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,707 to $65,539 with the average total cash compensation of $56,815.

View Average Salary for News Writer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$53,099	$48,336 - $59,145
Bonus	$3,716	$3,371 - $6,394
Total Pay	$56,815	$51,707 - $65,539

* 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 San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,193 - $58,970	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,336 - $59,145	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,068 - $58,817	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,224 - $59,009	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,068 - $58,817	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,992 - $58,724	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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