CNN employees working as Reporter in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is 29% higher than the average of Reporter professionals at CNN worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Reporter ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Reporter at CNN is $87,661 per year or $42 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $156,689 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $65,746 (25th percentile) and $119,431 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 22 salaries submitted by CNN Reporter professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Reporter professionals typically earn between $32 and $57 per hour.
Reporter professionals typically earn between $5,479 and $9,953 monthly.
News Reporter with an estimated total pay of $51K - $90K/yr
