Javier Soto Biography
Javier Soto is an American Emmy Award-winning anchor and reporter working for ABC15. He previously worked as News Anchor and Reporter on Good Morning Arizona where he worked for Arizona for the last 18 years.
Javier Soto Career
Soto serves as the News Anchor at ABC 15 in Phoenix where he co-anchors the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts alongside Katie Raml. He has also managed to enclose well-known stories that hit the headlines all across Arizona and beyond. He has enclosed several stories including the Jodi Arias murder trial, Senate Bill 1070, the Yarnell Hill Wildfires, and the contempt-of-court cases against Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
Soto went to California State University, Long Beach where he attained his bachelor’s degree. After he graduated from college, he began his journalism career at KTLA in Los Angeles where he served as a producer. He worked for the station for several years and later on went to KPVI in Pocatello, Idaho where he served as an anchor as well as a reporter. Two years later, he moved on to work for KTVK Northern Arizona where he served as the Northern Arizona Bureau Chief. He was later promoted and started serving as the weekend anchor and later on morning anchor. He left the station and joined ABC15 where he started off by serving as a weekday evening anchor.
Whenever he is not working, he enjoys spending his free time with his family and friends. In addition to this, he also enjoys exploring the city and traveling to different states and countries. He also enjoys trying out new restaurants, supporting great causes, and rooting for the local sports teams.
Javier Soto Age
Soto is 49 years old. He was born on February 24, 1975, in Southern California, in the United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on February 24 every year.
Javier Soto Height
Soto stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Javier Soto Family
Soto has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Soto has any siblings.
Javier Soto Wife
Soto is a married man. He is married to Beatrice Makowski Soto. The couple tied the knot on April 30, 2014. However, he has not revealed information about his children.
Javier Soto Net Worth
Soto has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Javier Soto Salary
Soto earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Javier Soto Leaving GMA
Soto left GMA in May and joined ABC 15 in Phoenix starting Monday, June 13. He replaced Steve Irvin, who retired in May after nearly 20 years at the station, citing health reasons.
Javier Soto GMA
Soto worked at GMA alongside other famous GMA anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Tess Rafols
- Spencer Blake
- Nick King
- Mark McClune
- Kylee Cruz
- Brandon Lee
- Arrianee LeBeau
- April Warnecke
The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Soto.
Who is Soto? | He is an American anchor/reporter |
Age | 49 years old |
Height | 5 feet 8 inches |
Spouse | Beatrice Makowski Soto |
Salary | $40,000 – $ 110,500 |
Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |