TEGNA head operator salary

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Average TEGNA head operator salary

$98,989yearly

$66.72 hourly rate

Entry-level TEGNA head operator salary

$66,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does TEGNA pay head operators?

The average salary for TEGNA head operators is $98,989 per year. TEGNA head operator salaries range between $66,000 to $147,000 per year. TEGNA head operators earn 29% less than the national average salary for head operators of $138,787.

Location impacts how much a head operator at TEGNA can expect to make. Head operators at TEGNA make the most in Washington, DC, Hartford, CT, and Boston, MA.

How much does TEGNA pay head operators by location?

TEGNA pays head operators the most in Washington, DC, Hartford, CT, and Boston, MA. Additionally, cities like New York and Sacramento also report highly competitive salaries for head operators at TEGNA.

Head operator TEGNA salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Washington, DC	$134,052	$64.45
2	Hartford, CT	$125,217	$60.20
3	Boston, MA	$124,485	$59.85
4	New York, NY	$119,504	$57.45
5	Sacramento, CA	$116,790	$56.15
6	Denver, CO	$116,367	$55.95
7	Seattle, WA	$104,628	$50.30
8	Chicago, IL	$98,669	$47.44
9	McLean, VA	$97,501	$46.88
10	Portland, OR	$93,816	$45.10

Highest-paid TEGNA head operators by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Senior Vice President-Operations	$225,413	$108	-
2	Executive Vice President Of Operations	$180,113	$87	-
3	Vice President, Business Operations	$169,610	$82	-
4	Senior Director	$163,290	$79	-
5	Operations Vice President	$162,241	$78	-
6	Division Vice President	$155,560	$75	-
7	Vice President, Operations And Finance	$150,791	$73	-
8	Senior Director, Operations	$149,876	$72	-
9	Executive Director Of Operations	$138,661	$67	-
10	Vice President Of Global Operations	$130,450	$63	-

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Head operator salary at TEGNA competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Discovery	$155,283	$75	-
2	Univision Holdings, Inc.	$152,994	$74	1
3	ION Media Networks	$135,943	$65	-
4	WTOL 11	$122,048	$59	-
5	Sinclair Broadcast Group	$117,284	$56	5
6	Central Newspapers	$100,415	$48	-
7	Kshb / Kmci / The Ew Scripps Company	$99,439	$48	-
8	WATE 6 On Your Side	$92,275	$44	-
9	WPTV	$92,238	$44	-
10	Ksdk-tv Newschannel 5	$91,889	$44	-
11	KSBW	$91,161	$44	-
12	Florida Today	$91,049	$44	-
13	WWE	$81,030	$39	-
14	WBRZ	$73,987	$36	-
15	Nexstar Media Group	$64,031	$31	10
16	WBNG TV 12	$62,071	$30	-
17	WTKR News 3	$58,745	$28	-
18	Calkins Media Incorporated	$56,647	$27	-
19	Weigel Broadcasting Co.	$45,336	$22	-
20	KEYE-TV	$43,310	$21	-

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