How much does NPR pay?
As of Oct 26, 2026, 8 of the 12 open jobs NPR has on Alion state a salary. The median is $155k a year, and the middle half pays $152k to $180k. The best-paid open role is Vice President, Talent Strategy at $290k. NPR pays in line with the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
NPR pay against the market
≈ 0% NPR pays in line with the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Each of 33 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
NPR pay by level
| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 4 | $152k | $152k – $155k |
| Middle | 3 | $134k | $76k – $134k |
NPR pay by city
| Location | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 5 | $155k | $134k – $180k |
NPR pay by work format
| Work format | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| In office | 5 | $155k | $134k – $180k |
| Remote | 4 | $152k | $152k – $175k |
How pay at NPR is spread
9 of 12 vacancies state a salary (75%). The range below is built from those 9 stated figures only, never from an estimate.
Best-paid open roles at NPR
| Vice President, Talent StrategyHead+ | $290k |
| Senior Mobile Software ArchitectStaff+ | $206k |
| IT Network ManagerSenior | $180k |
| Manager, Mobile Software EngineeringMiddle | $175k |
| Overnight/Live Broadcasting Supervising Editor, Morning Edition & Up FirstSenior | $155k |
| Senior IT Security EngineerSenior | $152k |
| Senior Product Manager, Audience Lifecycle ToolsSenior | $152k |
| Cloud Systems EngineerMiddle | $134k |
| Executive Assistant, Marketing and CommunicationsMiddle | $76k |
Questions about pay at NPR
What is the average salary at NPR?
The median salary stated in NPR job postings is $155k a year, across 9 open jobs with pay; the middle half pays $152k to $180k.
How much does NPR pay in Washington?
Jobs at NPR in Washington state a median of $155k a year (5 postings with pay).
What is the highest-paying open job at NPR?
Right now it is Vice President, Talent Strategy at NPR, with a stated $290k a year.
Does NPR pay above the market?
NPR pays in line with the market for the same roles, levels and countries. Each of 33 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
Does NPR publish salaries in its job postings?
67% of the open jobs NPR has on Alion state a salary: 8 of 12.
How to cite this page
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NPR salaries: median $155k across 9 job postings with pay. Alion, Oct 26, 2026, https://alion.io/company/npr/salaries