Sports Writer Salary in the United States

Sports Writer Salary

How much does a Sports Writer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sports Writer in the United States is $33,094. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $30,842 to $36,288, with most professionals earning between $28,791 and $39,195.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sports Writer Salary $28,791 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Sports Writer Salary $30,842 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Sports Writer Salary $33,094 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Sports Writer Salary $36,288 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Sports Writer Salary $39,195 US April 01, 2025
25% $30,842 10% $28,791 90% $39,195 75% $36,288 $33,094 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Sports Writer ?

Sports journalism is a form of writing that reports on sporting topics and competitions. Sports journalism is the essential element of many news media organizations. While the sports department (along with entertainment news) within some newspapers has been mockingly called the toy department, because sports journalists do not concern themselves with the 'serious' topics covered by the news desk, sports coverage has grown in importance as sport has grown in wealth, power, and influence. Also, some media organizations are devoted entirely to sports reporting — newspapers and magazines such a...

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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 Sports Writer in the United States. The base salary for Sports Writer ranges from $30,842 to $36,288 with the average base salary of $33,094. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $30,842 to $36,288 with the average total cash compensation of $33,094.

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