Mary Bruce's ABC News salary and the husband she rarely talks about in public
Mary Bruce is a famous American journalist based in Washington, D.C. She is the Chief White House Correspondent at ABC News and is a highly respected face in journalism. While her exact salary at ABC News is not publicly disclosed, Mary has made significant wealth throughout her career, with an estimated net worth of $700,000. Beyond her career, she is married to Duane Moore and has two kids.
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Key takeaways
- ABC's Mary Bruce has one sister, and her family is of White descent.
- When she was a little girl, Mary dreamed of becoming a journalist. She worked hard to make her dreams a reality.
- She now has over 20 years of experience in the industry and currently serves as the Chief White House Correspondent at ABC News.
- Her husband, Duane Moore, is an investment banker. She first met him in 2010, and the two started dating shortly afterwards.
Profile summary
Full name | Mary Bruce |
Gender | Female |
Date of birth | 25th May 1985 |
Age | 40 years (as of 2026) |
Place of birth | Washington, DC, United States of America |
Current residence | Washington, DC, United States of America |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | White |
Zodiac sign | Gemini |
Religion | Christianity |
Sexuality | Straight |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
Weight | 128lb (58 kg) |
Hair colour | Golden |
Eye colour | Brown |
Marital status | Married |
Spouse | Duane Moore |
Children | 2 |
Siblings | 1 |
Alma mater | National Cathedral School and Washington University in St. Louis |
Profession | Journalist |
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How much is Mary Bruce's ABC News salary?
Mary's salary at ABC News has not been disclosed. Meanwhile, top anchors like George Stephanopoulos and David Muir earn around $15 million and $8 million annually, respectively, as per Hello Magazine.
Some sources estimate top-level correspondents earn between $225,000 and $500,000 annually, while others estimate it from $500,000 to over $1 million annually. However, Mary's exact figures as a senior White House correspondent for the network remain unknown.
What is Mary Bruce's net worth?
According to Yahoo and other sources, the journalist is worth around $700,000, earned from her long-standing career in broadcast journalism.
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Is Mary Bruce married, and does she have children?
Mary Bruce’s husband's name is Duane Moore. He is an American investment banker who has largely lived a private life, unlike his famous wife.
Mary first met Duane in 2010, and the two started dating shortly afterwards. He proposed to her in 2013, and the couple tied the knot in September 2015. The two have kept their relationship away from the media.
Mary Bruce took to X to share a photo of her husband, captioning:
Congrats to my partner in crime, work husband, and good friend
Who are the children of Mary Bruce?
Mary Bruce has two children. Her first child is a son named Elvis. In March 2021, she revealed that she was expecting her second child. When she got pregnant the second time, she thought it was another boy, but was excited to find out she was carrying a little girl.
Her second-born, Eve, was born on Thursday, 24th June 24 2021. She weighed 6 pounds and 8 ounces and measured 19 inches at birth
Biography and career
Mary Bruce's age is 40 years as of 2026. She was born on 25th May 1985, and her zodiac sign is Gemini. She is a seasoned journalist and the Chief White House Correspondent at ABC News.
Where is Mary Bruce from ABC News?
The journalist is from the United States of America, and her nationality is American. She was born and raised in Washington, DC. She has resided in the capital of the United States of America to date.
Who are Mary Bruce's parents?
Her parents' names remain unknown, but she has at least one sister, with whom she shares the same birthday month. In a 2019 interview with Politico, Mary said this about her family and celebrating her birthday.
I grew up in D.C., and my whole family is still here, so we usually celebrate with my parents at some point too. My sister, my son and I all have back-to-back birthdays. The whole month is one big never-ending birthday party. It’s great.
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Mary Bruce's Education
According to her LinkedIn profile, the ABC News journalist went to the National Cathedral School. After leaving the institution, she proceeded to Washington University in St. Louis from 2001 to 2005. She graduated with a degree in History and Spanish.
Career highlights
Mary is stationed at ABC News, where she has worked for the last 18 years. She started her career in September 2005 at FDC Reports.
At the time, she was a reporter. She worked there for one year and one month and left in October 2006.
Her next job was at ABC News, where she has worked to date. She has climbed the ladder and is now a Chief White House Correspondent.
Mary started her career at ABC News as a desk assistant. She assumed the job from October 2006 until October the following year.
She was then promoted to the This Week Researcher/Segment Producer, a role she held until May 2010. She then became a General Assignment Producer from May 2010 to May 2011.
In May 2010, her employer made her a White House Producer. She held the role for five years and one month. In May 2015, she was promoted to the position of Multi-Platform Reporter for five months.
In September 2015, she became a Congressional Correspondent. She held this title for two years and one month. She was then promoted to Senior Congressional Correspondent in September 2017.
She also worked as a Senior White House Correspondent at ABC News. She assumed the role in January 2021 until April 2023.
Mary Bruce's awards
She was awarded the Joan S. Barone Award by the Radio and Television Correspondents' Association for her outstanding reporting on Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court.
Mary Bruce's controversies
Mary was publicly berated by US President Donald Trump during a visit by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman. Bruce asked the Saudi Royal a controversial question about the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Your Royal Highness, the U.S. intelligence concluded that you orchestrated the brutal murder of a journalist. 9/11 families are furious that you are here in the Oval Office. Why should Americans trust you? And the same to you, Mr President.
Trump later criticised Bruce for asking the prince a “horrible, insubordinate and just a terrible question.”
“It’s not the question that I mind,” Trump said.
It’s your attitude. I think you are a terrible reporter. It’s the way you ask these questions.
I think the license should be taken away from ABC because your news is so fake and it’s so wrong.”
The president went on.
And we have a great (FCC) commissioner, the chairman, who should look at that because I think when you come in, and you’re 97 per cent negative to Trump. And then Trump wins the election in a landslide. That means, obviously, your news is not credible. And you’re not credible as a reporter.
What happened to Mary Bruce from ABC News?
The renowned correspondent is still climbing the career ladder at ABC News. In April 2023, she was named Chief White House correspondent for ABC News.
Following her new promotion, she said she was deeply humbled and grateful for the opportunity. She also said that it was surreal because she grew up in Washington, D.C. and idolised the chief White House correspondents.
Did Mary Bruce replace Jonathan Karl?
No, she succeeded Cecilia Vega, who departed from the network in January 2021 to join CBS News and 60 Minutes.
Vega was the Chief White House correspondent from January 2021 until April 2023. Jonathan Karl was ABC's chief White House correspondent from 2012 to 2021.
Is Jonathan Karl leaving ABC?
No, he is still working for ABC News. He is the Chief Washington correspondent and co-anchor of This Week with George Stephanopoulos.
Mary Bruce’s car accident incident
In December 2010, the journalist and Abbie Boudreau were involved in a car accident. The two were on their way to cover a U.S. military-related story when the car they were in was rear-ended by another vehicle.
They were rushed to a hospital in Richmond for treatment. They recovered and went back to work.
Mary Bruce's height and weight
The respected journalist is 5 feet 6 inches or 168 centimetres tall. She weighs about 128 pounds or 58 kilograms and has golden hair and brown eyes.
Trivia
- Mary enjoys travelling and spending time with her family in her free time.
- She is an animal lover.
- She has a sweet tooth.
Mary Bruce is an American journalist currently serving as a Senior White House Correspondent at ABC News. She has over 17 years of experience in journalism, and many people look up to her. Away from her career, she is a wife to Duane Moore, an investment banker, and a mother of two, Elvis and Eve.
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