Reporter salary
From 127 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 27-3023: News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 65% of Reporter filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Bloomberg. 12 filings (9% of the total), median $57,928.
- Median up 6% since FY2020. From $59,446 in FY2020 to $63,128 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Reporter H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 127 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Reporter jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 27-3023, News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists). The median base salary is $63,898, 48% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $56,202 and $84,970. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 65% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (54), and Bloomberg is the employer that files the most (12).
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Top employers for Reporter
BloombergEmployers with the most Reporter filings. Bar: share of all Reporter filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 65% of filings
Mid-level · 24% of filings
Senior · 11% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $63,128 | 74 |
| Level II · Qualified | $65,879 | 27 |
| Level III · Experienced | $65,874 | 13 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Reporter pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $64,500 | 54 |
| Washington, DC | $67,000 | 13 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Reporter does
Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. May collect and analyze information through interview, investigation, or observation.
Typical tasks
- Report news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
- Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience.
- Research a story's background information to provide complete and accurate information.
- Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.
- Establish and maintain relationships with individuals who are credible sources of information.
- Investigate breaking news developments, such as disasters, crimes, or human-interest stories.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
O*NET occupation: News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (27-3023.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists), the median annual wage was $62,200 in May 2025, with 39,250 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $63,898, 3% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,191 | $36,240 |
| 25th percentile | $56,202 | $45,370 |
| Median | $63,898 | $62,200 |
| 75th percentile | $84,970 | $98,450 |
| 90th percentile | $121,000 | $144,140 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $50,191 |
| 25th | $56,202 |
| 50th (median) | $63,898 |
| 75th | $84,970 |
| 90th | $121,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $59,446 | $38,480 | $70,000 | 109 |
| FY2021 | $65,458 | $50,000 | $75,000 | 77 |
| FY2022 | $65,000 | $44,998 | $75,652 | 88 |
| FY2023 | $64,500 | $53,914 | $75,504 | 79 |
| FY2024 | $67,350 | $55,203 | $81,494 | 96 |
| FY2025 | $65,000 | $56,202 | $85,019 | 78 |
| FY2026 | $63,128 | $60,611 | $82,353 | 49 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Reporter make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Reporter jobs is $63,898 (127 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $56,202 and $84,970.
What does an entry-level Reporter earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $63,128. Level I accounts for 65% of Reporter filings.
Do H-1B Reporters earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($63,898) is 3% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($62,200, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.