How much does a Sports Writer make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sports Writer in New York, NY is $38,353. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $35,742 to $42,054, with most professionals earning between $33,366 and $45,423.

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Sports Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sports Writer Salary $33,366 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Sports Writer Salary $35,742 New York,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Sports Writer Salary $38,353 New York,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Sports Writer Salary $42,054 New York,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Sports Writer Salary $45,423 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25% $35,742 10% $33,366 90% $45,423 75% $42,054 $38,353 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 New York, NY. The base salary for Sports Writer ranges from $35,742 to $42,054 with the average base salary of $38,353. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,742 to $42,054 with the average total cash compensation of $38,353.

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