How much does a News Anchor make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Anchor in Los Angeles, CA is $68,930. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,991 to $77,126, with most professionals earning between $53,762 and $84,588.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
News Anchor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile News Anchor Salary $53,762 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile News Anchor Salary $60,991 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile News Anchor Salary $68,930 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile News Anchor Salary $77,126 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile News Anchor Salary $84,588 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25% $60,991 10% $53,762 90% $84,588 75% $77,126 $68,930 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a News Anchor ?

A news presenter - also known as a newsreader, newscaster (short for "news broadcaster"), anchorman or anchorwoman, news anchor or simply an anchor - is a person who presents news during a news program on the television, on the radio or on the Internet. They may also be a working journalist, assisting in the collection of news material and may, in addition, provide commentary during the program. News presenters most often work from a television studio or radio studio, but may also present the news from remote locations in the field related to a particular major news event....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of News Anchor in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for News Anchor ranges from $60,991 to $77,126 with the average base salary of $68,930. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,991 to $77,126 with the average total cash compensation of $68,930.
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