Katy Solt Biography

Katy Solt is an American journalist working for WBTV as a news reporter since joining the station in August 2025. Previously, she worked as a news anchor ABC News 4 WCIV in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Katy Solt Education

Solt joined the University of South Carolina after finishing her education at Charlotte Catholic High School. In 2013, she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communications with a minor in Theatre. In 2012, she studied abroad at Regent’s College in London, England.

Katy Solt Career

Solt works for WBTV as a news reporter. She is thrilled to return to her hometown and tell the stories that matter to the community. The Charlotte native loves getting out in the community, meeting new people, and telling the stories that matter most to the area’s residents.

Before returning to Charlotte, Solt spent 3.5 years as an anchor of the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts at WCIV in Charleston, South Carolina. She has covered multiple national stories during her career, including the arrest of Brittanee Drexel’s killer, the Alex Murdaugh double-murder lawsuit, hurricanes, snowstorms, and the Boeing whistleblower death investigation.

Solt’s Behind the Badge series and coverage of the Alex Murdaugh trial earned her RTDNAC Awards. Behind the Badge sheds light on the unique backgrounds of law enforcement officers across the Charleston region. She spent 4 years as a traffic anchor, fill-in anchor, and reporter for Spectrum News 1 in North Carolina.

While at Spectrum News1, Solt broadcast big headlines, such as the creation of Charlotte FC, the fatal shooting at UNC Charlotte, Charlotte’s reaction to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the sale and purchase of the Carolina Panthers in 2018.

Solt was a reporter at WSPA in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and at WFXG in Augusta, Georgia. While in Georgia, she broadcast the arrest of serial killer Todd Kohlhepp, sporting events like the Masters Golf Tournament, and big weather events like snow and wildfires.

Katy Solt Age

Solt likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is, therefore, not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 30s.

Katy Solt Height

Solt stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.

Katy Solt Family

Solt has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Solt has any siblings.

Katy Solt Husband

Solt is very private about her personal life; therefore, it is not known if she is in any relationship. During her free time, she catches a show at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, tries any of the amazing new restaurants around town, and watches the Carolina Panthers or South Carolina Gamecocks on the field.

Katy Solt Net Worth

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

Katy Solt Salary

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