Communications

Politics Reporter

Salary figures from 19 postings that disclosed salary (of 29 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Politics Reporter is $108,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $77,500 at the 10th percentile to $165,000 at the 90th percentile, based on 19 postings that disclosed salary (of 29 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include source development, investigative journalism, political reporting, deadline management, and breaking news coverage.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$108,500

10th Percentile

$77,500

90th Percentile

$165,000

Salary Disclosures

19

of 29 postings analyzed

Politics Reporter Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$77,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$108,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$165,000Senior / top earners

Based on 19 job postings with salary data

Skills for Politics Reporter

Source developmentInvestigative journalismPolitical reportingDeadline managementBreaking news coverageBusiness journalismFeature writingInvestigative reportingPolitical journalismSource cultivation

Common Employers Hiring Politics Reporter

  • The Real Deal4 positions
  • The San Francisco Standard3 positions
  • USA TODAY Co.3 positions
  • CalMatters2 positions
  • CNBC2 positions

Top Locations for Politics Reporter

Washington, DCSan Francisco, CANew York, NYSacramento, CADes Moines, IA

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Figures from 19 postings that disclosed salary (of 29 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this