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Jeff Pegues Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 25, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

Jeff Pegues is an American journalist and chief justice and homeland security correspondent for CBS News.

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Best Known For:The television program CBS Evening News
Breakthrough:Joined CBS News network headquarters team as a national correspondent based in Washington in 2013

10 Quick Facts About Jeff Pegues

  • Full Name: Jeff Pegues
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Journalist and correspondent
  • Known For: The television program CBS Evening News
  • Current Role: Chief justice and homeland security correspondent
  • Date of Birth: March 4, 1970
  • Age: 56 years old
  • Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Francyne Pegues
Jeff Pegues CBS News Photo
Jeff Pegues CBS News Photo

Jeff Pegues Age

Jeff Pegues is 56 years old. He was born on March 4, 1970, and his zodiac sign is Pisces.

Education

He attended Miami University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication.

  • Miami University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Mass Communication
    • Period: 1992

Career & Work

Jeff Pegues' career includes news and reporting roles with CBS News, a news outlet and WABC-TV.

Organization: CBS News
Role: Chief Justice and Homeland Security Correspondent
Period: 2013–Present
Organization: WABC-TV
Role: Reporter
Period: 2003–2013
Details: New York, NY
Organization: WBAL-TV
Role: Anchor and Reporter
Period: 2001–2003
Details: Baltimore, MD · Anchored evening news broadcasts and spearheaded local investigative segments.

Rise to Fame

Jeff Pegues rose to prominence for his role for the book Black and Blue: Inside the Divide Between Police and the Black Community.

Notable Works

  • Book: Black and Blue: Inside the Divide Between Police and the Black Community (Author, 2017) — Analytically breaks down policing metrics and community relationships across American cities

Notable Coverage

  • Ransomware Attacks and Election Security - CBS News - Extensively covers domestic terror investigations, justice issues, and cyber threats

Awards & Achievements

  • Emmy Award — NATAS — Outstanding Local News Coverage

Jeff Pegues Family & Relationships

Jeff Pegues is married to Francyne Pegues.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Jeff Pegues
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: March 4, 1970
  • Age: 56
  • Birthday: March 4
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  • Place of Birth: Washington, D.C

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Francyne Pegues

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Related Biographies

  • Francyne Pegues (Spouse • Wife)

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/jeffpeguescbs

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