How much does a News Producer make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Producer in Washington, DC is $73,617. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $56,396 to a high of $95,077, with most professionals earning between $64,603 and $84,850.

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What is a News Producer?

A News Producer is one of the most integral members of any news-production team. The News Producer takes all the elements of a newscast (packages, video, graphics, etc.) and compiles them into a cohesive show. In the hierarchy of the newsroom, the News Producer is under the executive producer, who reports to the news director. The News Producer is usually on the same level as the anchor, although this may differ from newsroom to newsroom. The News Producer is over the director, studio crew, reporters, field crew, photographers, editors, etc....

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for News Producer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of News Producer in Washington, DC. The base salary for News Producer ranges from $64,603 to $84,850 with the average base salary of $73,617. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,958 to $85,462 with the average total cash compensation of $74,303.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $73,617 $64,603 - $84,850
Bonus $686 $355 - $613
Total Pay $74,303 $64,958 - $85,462
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,603 - $84,850 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,603 - $84,850 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,603 - $84,850 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,468 - $84,673 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,603 - $84,850 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,603 - $84,850 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Associate News Producer LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $41,744 MAXIMUM SALARY $50,799
JOB TITLE Executive News Producer LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $71,275 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,302
JOB TITLE Digital News Producer LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $42,266 MAXIMUM SALARY $56,537
JOB TITLE Tv News Producer LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $47,412 MAXIMUM SALARY $63,366
JOB TITLE Television News Producer LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $61,113 MAXIMUM SALARY $80,885
JOB TITLE Assistant News Editor, Producer LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $66,660 MAXIMUM SALARY $84,303
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