Explore CNN salaries
Explore how much CNN employees make through salaries, wages, tips, bonuses, stock, commissions and more.
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Field Producer
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Freelance Writer
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Engineer
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Motion Designer
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Research Assistant
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Art Director
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Web Developer
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Freelancer
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Senior Business Coordinator
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Public Relations
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CNN pay FAQs
- The average CNN salary in United States can vary greatly by role. Annual salaries typically range from $50,503 (or $24) for a Production Assistant to $209,989 (or $101) for a Senior Software Engineer. This is based on 2370 salaries submitted on Glassdoor by CNN employees in United States as of June 2026.
- Here are the links to salaries by job function at CNN:
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- CNN employees attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5/5 stars to their company.
