What they pay

NPR salaries

The pay NPR states on its open roles, as written in each posting and checked daily.

7 of 7 open roles state pay

Median base pay

$142Ka year

The median of NPR's 7 open roles that state pay in US dollars, as of October 2026. Each role counts at the middle of its range.

Middle half of roles
$116K–$231K
Posted ranges run from
$91K–$350K
A typical posted range
$133K–$152K

Every open role with pay

Best-paid first, as each posting states it

  • Senior Vice President

    Washington, DC
    $290K–$350K a year

  • Vice President Talent Strategy

    Washington, DC
    $243K–$290K a year

  • Mobile Software Architect

    Remote (US)
    $184.8K–$205.9K a year

  • Senior Product Manager, Audience Lifecycle

    Remote (US)
    $132.9K–$151.9K a year

  • Systems Engineer

    Washington, DC
    $109.3K–$133.7K a year

  • Senior Data Insights Analyst

    Remote (US)
    $105.4K–$116.4K a year

  • Insights Analyst

    Remote (US)
    $91.3K–$98.3K a year

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NPR salaries: frequently asked questions

How much does NPR pay?

As of October 2026, the median base pay on NPR's open roles is $142K a year, across the 7 that state it in US dollars. The middle half pay between $116K and $231K, and the posted ranges run from $91K to $350K.

Does NPR post salary ranges?

On 7 of its 7 open roles (100%), as of October 2026. Each one's range is listed on this page as NPR states it.

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