News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 27-3023 · common titles: Reporter, Journalist, Senior Distressed Debt Reporter, Markets Reporter
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for news analysts, reporters, and journalists is $63,128 in FY2026 so far, across 49 certified filings. The middle half earn $60,611 – $82,353, and pay is down 6% since FY2024.
Median
$63,128
FY2026 so far
Filings
49
0.0% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$150,000+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
−6%
$67,350 → $63,128
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $64,500 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomberg L.P. | 6 | $63,128 |
| Octus Intelligence, Inc. | 3 | $150,000 |
| MarketWatch | 2 | $93,334 |
| Sinovision Incorporated | 2 | $124,644 |
| British Broadcasting Corporation | 2 | $80,480 |
| Pacific Culture Enterprises Inc. | 2 | $63,128 |
| The University of Arizona | 1 | $40,000 |
| Eastern TV Broadcasting LLC | 1 | $147,077 |
| Bellingcat US Inc. | 1 | $64,000 |
| Argus Media, Inc. | 1 | $90,000 |
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News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
The median is $63,128 across 49 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $60,611 to $82,353, and the top 10% earn $150,000 or more.
Which state pays H-1B news analysts, reporters, and journalists the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, New York has the highest median at $64,500 (24 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
Bloomberg L.P., with 6 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $63,128.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.