▼0%
$13.46
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$10.77
MEDIAN
$13.46
90%
$18.38
The average hourly pay for a Reporter is $13.46 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$11 - $18
Bonus
$0 - $300
Total Pay
$24k - $42k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Reporters?
What Do Reporters Do?
Reporter Tasks
- Meet daily and long term story deadlines.
- Participate in editorial meetings and pitch story ideas.
- Discover, research and follow up on leads.
- Cover beat and other assignments.
Find your market worth – how it works:
Common Health Benefits for a Reporter
Medical
75%
Dental
60%
Vision
50%
None
25%
Gender Breakdown for Reporters
Female
68.8%
Male
31.3%
This data is based on 16 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Reporters
What is the highest pay for Reporters?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Reporter is $18.38 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Reporters?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Reporter is $10.77 / hour
How can Reporters increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Reporter is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Reporter that oversees more junior Reporters, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.