Katelyn Smith Biography

Katelyn Smith is an American journalist working for WGAL as the co-anchor of News 8 Today every weekday morning from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. since she was promoted in September 2022. Before that role, she served the station as a weekend anchor and Breaking News anchor. She joined the station in December 2004 as a reporter and has served the station for over 2 decades.

Katelyn Smith Education

Smith joined Shippensburg University after finishing her studies at Carlisle High School. Later, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree.

Katelyn Smith Career

Smith works for WGAL as the co-anchor of News 8 Today every weekday morning from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. She is familiar with the region, as she is a Susquehanna Valley local who grew up in Carlisle. She enjoys being closer to family after being away from the region.

Upon joining the station, Smith initially worked as a reporter. In 2020, she was promoted to weekend anchor and Breaking News anchor. She held that position until September 2022, when she was promoted to her current role at the station. She prides herself on broadcasting stories that affect her family, friends, and the communities she holds close to her heart. Previously, she spent 3 years in the Midwest, serving stations in Illinois and Iowa

Katelyn Smith Age

Smith was born on March 13th, but has not yet disclosed the year she was born. However, she might be in her 40s. Smith celebrates her birthday on March 13th, as evidenced by her Facebook post on March 13, 2024, captioned “Should you work on your birthday? I decided to today! (Whether that is a good decision remains to be seen)I know I had a confusing post on Valentine’s Day about my husband’s birthday, but today is actually mine. Happy birthday to all my fellow Pisces…”

Katelyn Smith Height

Smith stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.

Katelyn Smith Family

Smith’s parents got married in June 1969 and raised her in Carlisle. On July 1, 2025, she shared that her parents celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary during the weekend via a Facebook post on July 1, 2025. Even so, she has not disclosed more information about her parents. It is also not known if Smith has any siblings.

Katelyn Smith Husband

Smith is married to Joel. The couple has 2 children, including a son and a daughter. Her daughter celebrates her birthday on November 11th, as evidenced by her Facebook post on November 11, 2024, captioned “In addition to Veterans Day 🇺🇸 , it’s also my daughter’s birthday! 🥳Here are some photos from over the years…time goes by so fast! 💨”

Smith’s son was born in June 2008 and is 17 years old as of 2025. On July 1, 2025, she captioned her Facebook post, “It was a BIG weekend of celebrations for my family! My son turned 1️⃣7️⃣ and my parents celebrated their 5️⃣6️⃣th wedding anniversary…”Joel celebrates his birthday on February 15th, as evidenced by her Facebook post on February 15, 2025, captioned “Swapped out my Eagles green for a Valentine’s Day date night on my husband’s birthday!” During her free time, she and her husband enjoy being with their two children and traveling to Grandma and Grandpa’s in Carlisle and Maryland. Also, she loves to run and watch movies.

Katelyn Smith Net Worth

Smith has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.

Katelyn Smith Salary

Smith earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.