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Jessica Kartalija Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on March 17, 2026: By Josphat G

Jessica Kartalija is an American journalist and news anchor for KYW-TV.

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Best Known For:The television program CBS News Philadelphia
Breakthrough:Became the main evening anchor for CBS3 Philadelphia after a prominent 12-year career in Baltimore in 2018

10 Quick Facts About Jessica Kartalija

  • Full Name: Jessica Kartalija
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: News anchor
  • Known For: The television program CBS News Philadelphia
  • Current Employer: KYWTV
  • Date of Birth: May 11, 1979
  • Age: 47 years old
  • Place of Birth: San Diego, California
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Brian
CBS Philly Anchor Jessica Kartalija Photo
CBS Philly Anchor Jessica Kartalija Photo

Jessica Kartalija Age

Jessica Kartalija is 47 years old. She was born on May 11, 1979, and her zodiac sign is Taurus.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at Pennsylvania State University and Johns Hopkins University.

  • Pennsylvania State University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Journalism
  • Johns Hopkins University
    • Qualification: Master's degree
    • Field of Study: Marketing Communications

Career & Work

Jessica Kartalija's career includes news and reporting roles with CBS Philadelphia (KYW-TV), a television station and WJZ-TV.

Organization: CBS Philadelphia (KYW-TV)
Role: Anchor
Period: 2018–Present
Details: Philadelphia, PA
Organization: WJZ-TV
Role: Anchor
Period: 2006–2018
Details: Baltimore, MD

Rise to Fame

Jessica Kartalija rose to prominence for her role on the television show CBS News Philadelphia.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes CBS News Philadelphia and WJZ-TV News.

  • TV Show: CBS News Philadelphia (Anchor, 2018-Present) — Main Evening Anchor
  • TV Show: WJZ-TV News (Anchor, 2006-2018)

Awards & Achievements

  • Emmy Award — NATAS — Anchor

Jessica Kartalija Family & Relationships

Jessica Kartalija is married to Brian. She has 1 child, Drew.

  • Children:
    • Drew

Lesser Known Facts

  • Jessica had a minor role as a news anchor in the film 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Jessica Kartalija
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: News anchor
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: May 11, 1979
  • Age: 47
  • Birthday: May 11
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus
  • Place of Birth: San Diego, California

Measurements

  • Eye Color: Green
  • Hair Color: Blonde

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Brian
  • Children: Drew

Net Worth & Income

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

Online Presence

  • instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jesskartalija
  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/jesskartalija

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