News writing salaries in United States
Average salary
$59–71.5K/ year
25th percentile
$45.3K
75th percentile
$84.8K
Based on
50 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $43.3–44.9K | — | — |
| Associate | $48.8–51.3K | — | — |
| Mid-level | $66–82.3K | — | — |
| Senior | $68.9–85.7K | — | — |
| Director | $65.5–104.5K | — | — |