Communications

Politics Reporter

Salary data based on 31 job postings

"The median salary for a Politics Reporter is $104,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $85,000 at the 10th percentile to $165,000 at the 90th percentile based on 18 job postings in the Communications field. Key skills required for this role include investigative journalism, source development, political reporting, breaking news reporting, and deadline management."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$104,000

10th Percentile

$85,000

90th Percentile

$165,000

Sample Size

18

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Politics Reporter Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$85,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$104,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$165,000Senior / top earners

Based on 18 job postings with salary data

Skills for Politics Reporter

Investigative journalismSource developmentPolitical reportingBreaking news reportingDeadline managementBusiness journalismPolitical journalismEnterprise journalismSource cultivationInvestigative reporting

Common Employers Hiring Politics Reporter

  • The Real Deal4 positions
  • New York Post3 positions
  • NBCUniversal3 positions
  • The Philadelphia Inquirer3 positions
  • USA TODAY Co.3 positions

Top Locations for Politics Reporter

Washington, DC400 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20001New York, United StatesLos Angeles, CAWashington, District of Columbia, United States

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Data extracted from 31 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated July 2026