Jim Gardner Bio, Salary, Net Worth, Married & Wife

Today we will talk about American news anchor Jim Gardner. He is famous for his work in WPVI in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he serves as a news anchor. Jim became a reporter for WFAS radio in White Plains, New York, and soon became a News Director of the channel.

A graduate of Columbia University, Gardner is married twice in his life and shares four children with his wives.  Sadly, Jim’s first marriage ended with a divorce. If you want to find more about his personal life, we suggest you read the whole article.

About Gardner

Jim Gardner was born as James Goldman on May 17, 1948, in New York City, New York, United States. Gardner holds an American nationality and belongs to white ethnicity. The details of his early life, parents, and siblings are not available.

As far as his education is concerned, Gardner graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science in 1970. Later, he attended Brown University in order to earn a Master’s Degree.

Career Overview

Jim first reported on the Historic Student Riots at Columbia in 1968 for the university’s radio station, WKCR-FM. He became a desk assistant, writer, and producer for 1010 WINS in New York City in 1970. Likewise, he also served as a reporter for WFAS radio in White Plains, New York and soon he became News Director. Gardner began his television broadcasting career at WKBW-TV in Buffalo, New York.

Since June 1, 1976, he is working for WPVI-TV. Currently, Jim solo anchors the 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM weekday newscast, which he began doing on May 11, 1977. Apart, he also covered every Democratic and Republican presidential convention.

What’s His Net Worth?

Jim Gardner has a net worth of $2 million as of 2021. Jim is working in the field of journalism for over a decade. So, from his victorious professions, he has earned a good name and fame as well as a decent sum of money. Also, he receives a big chunk of his salary from working with WPVI-TV, WFAs, and WKBW-TV.

However, Gardner’s exact salary is not yet revealed. Analyzing his achievements, Jim might receive an annual salary of around $50,000. Even though Jim earns a colossal sum of cash, he is yet to disclose the details of his house and cars. Sam Ryan, Alycia Lane, Karoun Demirjian, and Gabby Orr are some popular reporters in the United States.

Relationship With Amy Gardner

Jim Gardner is a married man. The prominent journalist tied the knot with Amy Gardner.  Moreover, the husband and wife first met each other at WPVI’s sales department and began their relationship. After having a full-fledged relationship for several years, the couple shared their wedding vows in 1970. The duo has been together for almost four decades and still, their relationship is strong.

Jim and Any’s happiness was further enchanted after, they welcomed two children, Emily Gardner, and Jesse Gardner. The love birds share a blissful life without any signs of divorce and extramarital affairs. The family of four resides in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Moreover, they often accompany each other in several events and occasions.

Past Relationship

On the other hand, Jim was previously in a marital relationship with his first life partner Julie, a psychologist. Through their marital relationship, the couple shares two children named Josh Gardner, and Jen Gardner.

Unfortunately,  the 6abc anchor and Julie later got divorced. But the actual reason behind their separation remains confined from the limelight. Nevertheless, there are no details regarding their wedding date and more about this divorced couple to the media.