What is Amara Walker Salary?

Amara Walker earns an annual salary of $95,000+/ £77,6381+ as a professional American journalist and a news anchor. She works as a co-host of the weekend edition of CNN This Morning Weekend. Similarly, Amara’s monthly income is $7,917+/65,231 GBP+ and her weekly income is $1,827+ as a Correspondent and anchor for CNN.

The average salary of a journalist in the United States is $76,500+ per year, which is higher than the average salary of a CNN journalist and broadcaster which is $68,600+ per year.

Previously, Amara earned an average salary of $120,000/£96,7011 as a general assignment reporter At the Fox-owned WFLD TV station based in Chicago, Illinois.

Similarly, her husband Thomas Walker earns an annual salary between €179,745 to €364,743 as an otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon in Austria.

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How Much Net Worth Does Amara Walker Hold in 2023?

As of 2023, Amara Walker holds an estimated net worth of $1.5 million/1,230,399 GBP. Amara has been working in the media field since 2004.

In her beginning career, she worked as the news anchor and general assignment reporter for the WTVJ and WFLD networks.

Moreover, Amara has signed a multi-year contract with CNN and she will be serving on the CNN This Morning Weekend program for the next few years.

Similarly, her husband also holds an estimated net worth of $2 million/1,641,348 GBP as a qualified otolaryngologist and surgeon. In addition, Walker is living a lavish and happy life with her husband and two children in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

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Early Life & Family

Walker was born in a Korean household on November 30, 1981, in Los Angeles, a city in California, United States. Her full name is Amara Sohn-Walker.

As of 2023, Amara Walker has turned 41 years old. She also belongs to a mixed ethnic background and follows Christianity. According to her birthdate, Amara’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Both Amara’s parents were born and raised in North  Korea. Later they moved to America during the Korean War. After a few years, they settled in California, United States.

Moreover, Amara Walker also holds both Korean and American nationality. Amara Walker said she spent a peaceful childhood with her family in Los Angeles, United States, and often visits her parent’s hometown in Korea.

Amara Walker Attended “The University of Southern California”

Amara Walker is an independent and well-educated woman, she completed her elementary and high school at a public high school in Los Angeles, California, United States.

While attending high school, Amara participated in multiple school activities and achieved good grades.

After graduating high school, Amara Walker enrolled at the University of Southern California located in Los Angeles, California. The USC is the oldest private research founded in 1880 by Robert Maclay Widney.

After completing four semesters, Amara graduated with a double bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and political science. Amara Walker earned her bachelor’s certificate in 2003.

Husband & Children

Amara Walker is straight and her marital status is married. Amara Walker is married to her loving husband, Thomas Walker. He is a professional otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon who works in Austria, a landlocked country located in Central Europe.

Amara’s husband has been working in the medical sector for multiple years as a surgeon in Austria. After dating for a few months, Amara Walker and Thomas officially tied the knot in April 2012.

The couple also shares two children together. Along with her husband and children, Amara Walker lives a blissful life in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

Amara Walker’s Career Records From 2004 To The Present

Major Works of Amara Walker

• Amara Walker is an anchor and correspondent based at the network’s global headquarters in Atlanta, where she serves as co-anchor of the weekend program CNN This Morning with Victor Blackwell.
• During her time with CNN, Amara Walker became the lead breaking news anchor who covered multiple live major internal news events and reports.
• Amara also co-hosts the primetime special show called, ‘Afraid: Fear in America’s Communities of Color‘ with the famous American journalist, Anderson Cooper, Victor Blackwell, and Ana Cabrera.
• Moreover, Walker was also one of those reporters who covered the 2020 presidential election and the Georgia senate runoff.
• Amara also covered the 2012 Chicago teachers’ strike which led to shutting down the public school for a total of eight days.
• During Amara’s time at WTVJ, Walker reported on major national and international news articles including, the capture and killing of Osama bin Laden, the 2006 NBA championship the 2010 governor’s race in Florida, and the 2012 Florida Republican primary, etc.
• In 2005, Amara also presented a report from New Orleans and Mississippi about Hurricane Katrina that was reaching down on the South.
• Amara is also famous for covering multiple reports of international news. For international news coverage, Amara traveled to Haiti to report on their current situation after the county faced the earthquake in January 2010.
• In addition, Amara has covered multiple update reports on Anderson Cooper’s AC360’s “360 Bulletin.”
• In 2017, Walker talked about the news of the Manchester Arena bombing attack during an Ariana Grande concert on CNN. Later, she was nominated for an “Emmy Award” for outstanding breaking news coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Amara Walker’s height and weight?

⇒ 41 years old, Amara Walker has a perfect height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.07 m) and an average slim body weight of 62 kg (136 lbs).

What is Amara Walker famous for?

⇒ Amara Walker is famous for her professional career as an American journalist and a news anchor for CNN This Morning Weekend. She has been working for CNN network for 8 years since she first joined the network in 2014.

Who presented the coverage of the 2014 Ottawa shootings?

⇒ In 2014, Amara Walker led the network’s initial coverage of the Ottawa shootings at the Canadian Parliament which was simulcast on CNN and CNN International.

Did Amara Walker leave WFLD?

⇒ In Dec 2013, Amara Walker left WFLD and moved to Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband. After her departure, Amara joined CNN International and started working in the network as an intern reporter and anchor.

Who is Amara Walker replacing?

⇒ Amara Walker replaced former CNN correspondent, Christi Paul after his departure from the cable news outlet’s weekend morning program “New Day.” Walker started co-hosting the show along with the hosts, Chris Cuomo and Alisyn Camerota.