What is the average salary for NPR (National Public Radio)?

The average salary for NPR (National Public Radio) is $114,950.00 – $125,304.00 per year, based on 17 job postings on this board that disclose pay.

How is the salary figure for NPR (National Public Radio) calculated?

These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.

NPR (National Public Radio)

NPR produces and distributes public radio journalism across radio, podcasts, and digital platforms to inform and engage the American public.

NPR (National Public Radio) salaries

Average salary

$115–125.3K/ year

Based on

17 jobs

Salary by seniority

Level	Average	Board baseline	vs. board
Senior	$123–135.6K	$89.2–103.6K	+34%

Top locations

United States

451 jobs

$67–77.6K

California, United States

57 jobs

$76.6–88.6K

New York, United States

36 jobs

$68.1–73.4K

Minnesota, United States

34 jobs

$62–69.7K

Massachusetts, United States

32 jobs

$68.7–85.4K

San Francisco, CA, United States

32 jobs

$79–94.9K

Boston, MA, United States

29 jobs

$68–84.2K

Saint Paul, MN, United States

28 jobs

$65–72.6K

Virginia, United States

24 jobs

$64.6–72K

Illinois, United States

23 jobs

$68.8–82.8K

Other companies

WAMU 88.5

5 jobs

$107.8–115.4K

WBUR

7 jobs

$92–124K

KUOW Public Radio

7 jobs

$92.9–110.7K

Chicago Public Media

10 jobs

$86.2–107.1K

Rocky Mountain PBS

8 jobs

$85.7–105K

New York Public Radio

9 jobs

$90.6–97K

NJ PBS

8 jobs

$85.5–101.8K

KQED

29 jobs

$81.7–98.4K

New Hampshire Public Radio

5 jobs

$82.6–92.1K

Colorado Public Radio

5 jobs

$75.4–98.2K

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for NPR (National Public Radio)?: The average salary for NPR (National Public Radio) is $114,950.00 – $125,304.00 per year, based on 17 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
How is the salary figure for NPR (National Public Radio) calculated?: These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.