News Journalist Salary in Wilmington, DE

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Journalist in Wilmington, DE is $53,978. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,628 to $62,750, with most professionals earning between $41,847 and $70,736.

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Average Salary Range for News Journalist in Wilmington, DE

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What is the average salary for News Journalist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of News Journalist in Wilmington, DE. The base salary for News Journalist ranges from $47,628 to $62,750 with the average base salary of $53,978. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,227 to $67,710 with the average total cash compensation of $57,894.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $53,978 $47,628 - $62,750
Bonus $3,916 $2,599 - $4,960
Total Pay $57,894 $50,227 - $67,710
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

News Journalist Salary Near Wilmington, DE

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,948 - $63,171 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Newark, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,911 - $63,123 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Delaware City, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,911 - $63,123 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Bear, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,893 - $63,099 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Middletown, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,918 - $63,132 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,857 - $63,051 COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
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About Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

Wilmington, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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