Communications

Politics Reporter

Salary data based on 15 job postings

"The median salary for a Politics Reporter is $95,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $85,000 at the 10th percentile to $165,000 at the 90th percentile based on 11 job postings in the Communications field. Key skills required for this role include investigative journalism, source development, political reporting, breaking news coverage, and video production."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$95,000

10th Percentile

$85,000

90th Percentile

$165,000

Sample Size

11

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Politics Reporter Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$85,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$95,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$165,000Senior / top earners

Based on 11 job postings with salary data

Skills for Politics Reporter

Investigative journalismSource developmentPolitical reportingBreaking news coverageVideo productionPolitical news reportingBreaking news reportingResearch skillsMultimedia storytellingDigital newsroom experience

Common Employers Hiring Politics Reporter

  • New York Post3 positions
  • NBCUniversal3 positions
  • CNBC2 positions
  • USA TODAY Co.2 positions
  • The San Francisco Standard1 positions

Top Locations for Politics Reporter

400 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20001Washington, DCLos Angeles, CASan Francisco, California, United StatesSacramento, CA

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Data extracted from 15 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026