CNN employees working as Associate Writer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 14 ratings. This is 6% lower than the average of Associate Writer professionals at CNN worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Associate Writer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $58,226 per year (estimate) and goes up to $141,422 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate Writer at CNN is $58,226 per year or $28 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $89,324 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $46,734 (25th percentile) and $73,082 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by CNN Associate Writer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Associate Writer professionals typically earn between $22 and $35 per hour.
Associate Writer professionals typically earn between $3,895 and $6,090 monthly.