The salary statistics of reporters and correspondents in the industry sector of information are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare reporters and correspondents salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $23,440 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $29,620 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $40,910 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $66,670 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $101,050 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for reporters and correspondents in the industry sector of information. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) reporters and correspondents is $101,050. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $40,910. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid reporters and correspondents is $23,440.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of reporters and correspondents in the industry sector of information from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $40,910 | 4.08% | 12.71% |
| 2017 | $39,240 | 3.95% | - |
| 2016 | $37,690 | 3.93% | - |
| 2015 | $36,210 | 1.08% | - |
| 2014 | $35,820 | 1.06% | - |
| 2013 | $35,440 | -0.76% | - |
| 2012 | $35,710 | - | - |
The average salaries of reporters and correspondents in one industries in the information sector are shown below. For detailed reporters and correspondents salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].