Saira Anwer Biography
Saira Anwer is an American two-time Emmy Award-nominated journalist currently working as an anchor and reporter at WPLG, Local 10 News, Miami, Florida. Anwer earned Emmy nominations for her coverage of Janesville, Wisconsin, and a feature on teachers at a unique school within a children’s hospital. Additionally, she also received an award from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association for her excellence in live reporting.
Anwer interned at WPSDLocal 6 for a period of two months before moving to WQAD-TV. She interned at WQAD-TV for 3 months until July 2011. Saira left the station and joined the 8th Grade Language Arts/ TFA Corps Member, Dallas, Fort Worth Area, as a teacher. She taught for a period of two years and one month until June of 2014.
Saira started her career in Minot, North Dakota, at KMOT Gray Television, as a prime-time anchor and reporter for 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. news. She reported the oil spill and political issues on North Dakota’s Native American reservations. Additionally, she established and led a weekly medical segment. Anwer left the station in January 2016. Immediately, she joined WMTV NBC 15, Madison, Wisconsin, as a reporter and anchor. Saira anchored weekend evening newscasts on NBC 15 and CW News from 9 until July 2018. She then joined WPLG as a TV news reporter, covering breaking news all over South Florida.
Anwer is happy to be in South Florida and loves experiencing the rich diversity, culture, as well as delicious food. Additionally, she is a fan of the SoFlo climate and does not miss brutally cold Midwest winters. During Saira’s free time, she enjoys tennis, musical theater, reading, and watching cooking shows.
Anwer attended Galesburg High School and graduated in 2008. Later on, she joined the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in Spanish. Saira is a proud member of the Delta Zeta sorority. Immediately after graduating, she joined the Teach For America corps and spent a period of two years teaching language arts and reading to at-risk eighth-graders in Dallas.
Saira Anwer Age
Anwer is 34 years old. She was born in 1990 in Galesburg, Illinois, in the United States of America. However, the month and date she was born are not available in the public domain. We promise to keep you updated once the information is available.
Saira Anwer Husband
Anwer has kept her marital status away from the limelight, hence, it is not known whether she is single, in a relationship, engaged, or married. However, as soon as the information is available in the public domain, we will keep you updated. Thank you.
Saira Anwer Family
Anwer was born and raised in Galesburg, Illinois. She is the daughter of Dr. Muhammed Saeed Anwer, father, and Saba Anwer, mother. Her parents are Pakistani immigrants and were one of the first Muslim families in town. Her family moved to Kentucky while she was still at college, Anwer’s father was a radiologist at Cottage Hospital. She has an elder sister called Aamna who is married and resides outside St. Louis together with her daughter.
Saira Height
Anwer is a woman of average body stature and height. She stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Saira Anwer Net Worth
Anwer has an estimated net worth of between $1 million – $5 million as of 2023. His income is mainly attributed to her career as a reporter and an anchor.
Saira Anwer Salary
Anwer receives an estimated annual salary of between $45,000 – $110,500.