News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists take-home pay in Washington
The median news analysts, reporters, and journalists in Washington earns $54,760. After taxes that leaves about $46,180 a year, or $3,848 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 15.7%.
$46,180 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $54,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,391 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,189 |
| Washington income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $3,848 |
| Every two weeks | $1,776 |
Estimate for a single filer taking the standard deduction, 2026 federal rules. State tax uses an approximate effective rate; local taxes and pre-tax deductions are not included.
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salary in Washington