Communications

Politics Reporter

Salary data based on 34 job postings

"The median salary for a Politics Reporter is $108,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $85,000 at the 10th percentile to $135,000 at the 90th percentile based on 21 job postings. Key skills required for this role include investigative journalism, source development, political reporting, deadline management, and breaking news reporting."

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$108,500

10th Percentile

$85,000

90th Percentile

$135,000

Sample Size

21

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Politics Reporter Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$85,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$108,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$135,000Senior / top earners

Based on 21 job postings with salary data

Skills for Politics Reporter

Investigative journalismSource developmentPolitical reportingDeadline managementBreaking news reportingSource cultivationInvestigative reportingBreaking news coverageBusiness journalismPolitical journalism

Common Employers Hiring Politics Reporter

  • The Real Deal4 positions
  • New York Post3 positions
  • NBCUniversal3 positions
  • The San Francisco Standard3 positions
  • The Philadelphia Inquirer3 positions

Top Locations for Politics Reporter

Washington, DCSan Francisco, CA400 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20001New York, United StatesLos Angeles, CA

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Data extracted from 34 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026