Peter Doocy is an American journalist who currently serves as the White House correspondent for Fox News. He has been with the network since 2010, and has also reported for Fox News affiliates in Washington, D.C., and New York City.
Doocy is known for his aggressive questioning style, and has often clashed with White House press secretaries. In 2022, he was praised for his questioning of then-White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki about the Biden administration’s handling of the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.
Salary
Doocy’s exact salary is not publicly known, however, it is estimated to be in the range of $100,000 to $500,000 per year. This is in line with the salaries of other White House correspondents for major news networks.
Factors that affect journalist salaries
A number of factors can affect a journalist’s salary, including:
- Experience: Journalists with more experience typically earn more than those with less experience.
- Market: Journalists who work in major markets, such as New York City and Washington, D.C., typically earn more than those who work in smaller markets.
- Employer: Journalists who work for major news organizations, such as Fox News and CNN, typically earn more than those who work for smaller outlets.
- On-air vs. off-air: On-air journalists, such as Doocy, typically earn more than off-air journalists, such as producers and editors.
Salary information for other journalists
- Sean Hannity: $30 million per year
- Tucker Carlson: $10 million per year
- Rachel Maddow: $7 million per year
- Chris Cuomo: $4 million per year
- Anderson Cooper: $12 million per year
It is important to note that these are just estimates, and actual salaries may vary.
