As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for News Anchor in Los Angeles, CA is $68,705, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,321 weekly, or $5,725 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for News Anchor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for News Anchor in Los Angeles, CA vary widely, spanning from $57,131 to $83,987. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,646) and 75th percentile ($76,704), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,987 per year. This $14,058 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Storytelling or News Reporting, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Los Angeles News Anchor often earn 0.2% higher than national averages. However, Los Angeles currently ranks 69 statewide for News Anchor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $57,131 Los Angeles, CA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile News Anchor Salary $62,646 Los Angeles, CA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile News Anchor Salary $68,705 Los Angeles, CA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile News Anchor Salary $76,704 Los Angeles, CA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile News Anchor Salary $83,987 Los Angeles, CA October 01, 2026
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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 $62,646 to $76,704 with the average base salary of $68,705. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,954 to $78,510 with the average total cash compensation of $70,145.
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