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Broadcast Journalist Salary in 2026

Research, write, and present news stories for television, radio, and online audiences.

Median Salary

$52,000

$4,333/mo

Entry Level

$32,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$78,000

experienced

Job Growth

-5%

10-yr outlook

Broadcast Journalist Overview

Research, write, and present news stories for television, radio, and online audiences.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

2-4 years

Industry

Creative

Total Jobs (US)

30K

5-Year Growth

+5%

Category

Creative

Hourly Rate

$25.00/hr

Monthly Pay

$4,333

Broadcast Journalist Salary Calculator

Adjust your state and experience level to see the estimated Broadcast Journalist salary in your area.

Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Broadcast Journalist Salary

$62,000

$5,167/month · $2,385/biweekly · $29.81/hr

Broadcast Journalist Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Broadcast Journalist field.

25th Percentile$40,000
$40K
Median (50th)$52,000
$52K
75th Percentile$65,000
$65K
90th Percentile$96,500
$97K
Top Earners$115,000
$115K

Entry-level Broadcast Journalists earn around $32,000, while the top 10% earn $96,500 or more.

Top Paying States for Broadcast Journalists

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$61,000+$9,000
New York$60,000+$8,000
Illinois$54,000+$2,000
Texas$51,000$-1,000
Florida$51,000$-1,000

Top Paying Cities for Broadcast Journalists

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
New York$61,000+$9,000
Los Angeles$58,000+$6,000
Chicago$55,000+$3,000
Miami$53,000+$1,000
Dallas$52,000$0

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

ReportingVideo ProductionLive BroadcastingInterviewingWriting

Certifications

None required

Broadcast Journalist Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Broadcast Journalist from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$32,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$55,000

3-7 years

Senior

$78,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$115,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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