News director salary

The salary of a news director can vary widely depending on factors such as the size and type of news organization, the location, and the individual's level of experience and qualifications.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for news directors in the United States was $64,490 in May 2020. However, salaries can range from around $40,000 to over $100,000 per year.

Here are some approximate salary ranges for news directors in different types of news organizations:

  1. Local TV news stations:
    • Small market: $40,000 - $60,000 per year
    • Medium market: $60,000 - $80,000 per year
    • Large market: $80,000 - $100,000 per year
  2. National TV news networks:
    • Entry-level: $60,000 - $80,000 per year
    • Mid-level: $80,000 - $100,000 per year
    • Senior-level: $100,000 - $150,000 per year
  3. Radio news stations:
    • Small market: $30,000 - $50,000 per year
    • Medium market: $50,000 - $70,000 per year
    • Large market: $70,000 - $90,000 per year
  4. Online news organizations:
    • Entry-level: $40,000 - $60,000 per year
    • Mid-level: $60,000 - $80,000 per year
    • Senior-level: $80,000 - $100,000 per year
  5. Newspaper newsrooms:
    • Small market: $40,000 - $60,000 per year
    • Medium market: $60,000 - $80,000 per year
    • Large market: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

Keep in mind that these are general salary ranges, and actual salaries can vary widely depending on the specific organization, location, and individual qualifications.