Troy Hayden Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Troy Hayden is an American journalist and weekday evening news anchor and reporter for 12 News.

10 Quick Facts About Troy Hayden

• Full Name: Troy Hayden
• Nationality: American
• Profession: News anchor and journalist
• Known For: The television program 12News at 4 and 12News at 5
• Current Role: Weekday evening news anchor and reporter
• Marital Status: Married
• Gender: Male
• Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Reporter, and Journalist
• Beats: Politics / Government and Crime / Public Safety
• Media Level: Local

Troy Hayden Age

Troy Hayden's exact age is not publicly confirmed.

Education

He attended California State University, Sacramento.

• California State University, Sacramento

Career & Work

Troy Hayden's career includes news and reporting roles with KPNX-TV (12News), a television station and KSAZ-TV (FOX 10 Phoenix).

Rise to Fame

Notable Works

Notable media work includes 12News at 4, 12News at 5, and FOX 10 AZAM.

• TV Show: 12News at 4 (Co-anchor, 2024-Present) — Weekday Phoenix news broadcast co-anchored with Tram Mai
• TV Show: 12News at 5 (Co-anchor, 2024-Present) — Weekday Phoenix news broadcast co-anchored with Caribe Devine
• TV Show: FOX 10 AZAM (Morning news anchor, 2016-2024) — Phoenix morning news program
• TV Show: FOX 10 Evening News (News anchor, 1994-2016) — Evening newscasts that established Hayden as a long-serving Phoenix television journalist
• TV Show: Jodi Arias Trial Coverage (Reporter and interviewer, 2013) — Trial coverage that included an exclusive post-verdict interview
• TV Show: Lake Mead B-29 Aircraft Investigation (Reporter, 2026) — Report on the exploration of a World War II aircraft preserved underwater

Notable Coverage

• Jodi Arias murder trial - FOX 10 Phoenix - 2013 - Covered the high-profile Arizona murder trial, including an exclusive interview with Jodi Arias following the verdict
• Arizona's Agave solar battery facility - 12News - 2026 - Reported on Arizona Public Service's solar energy storage project near Tonopah
• World War II aircraft in Lake Mead - 12News - 2026 - Reported on divers exploring a preserved B-29 bomber submerged in Lake Mead
• Arizona executions and criminal justice - FOX 10 Phoenix - Produced field reporting on major criminal justice events in Arizona

Lesser Known Facts

• He worked at FOX 10 Phoenix for approximately 30 years before joining competing station 12News.
• He continued producing on-location reports even after becoming a leading Phoenix television news anchor.
• He enjoys hiking and scuba diving.

Personal Information

• Full Name: Troy Hayden
• Gender: Male
• Occupation: News anchor and journalist
• Nationality: American

Family & Relationships

• Marital Status: Married

Net Worth & Income

• Salary: $56,000–$245,000 (Estimated range)
• Net Worth: $353,000–$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
• Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

Related Biographies

• Tram Mai(Colleague • Co-anchor of the 12News 4 p.m. newscast following Hayden's arrival in August 2024.)
• Caribe Devine(Colleague • Co-anchor of the 12News 5 p.m. newscast.)
• Syleste Rodriguez(Colleague • Former FOX 10 AZAM colleague.)

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