CNN employees working as Writer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 12 ratings. This is 6% lower than the average of Writer professionals at CNN worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Writer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $58,783 per year (estimate) and goes up to $141,525 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Writer at CNN is $88,929 per year or $43 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $158,538 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $66,696 (25th percentile) and $121,076 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 35 salaries submitted by CNN Writer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Writer professionals typically earn between $32 and $58 per hour.
Writer professionals typically earn between $5,558 and $10,090 monthly.
