Steve Pickett Biography
Steve Pickett is an accomplished American Emmy Award-winning journalist serving as a senior reporter-anchor at CBS 11 (KTVT) in Dallas–Fort Worth. Since joining the station in March 1996, following his tenure at KGW-TV in Portland, OR (July 1993 to February 1996), Pickett has covered breaking news and community issues that matter most, earning accolades for his commitment to excellence in journalism.
How old is Steve Pickett?
Pickett was born on August 6, 1961, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, making him 65 years old as of 2026. He always celebrates his birthday on August 6 every year.
Education | Career Background
Pickett serves as an anchor and reporter at CBS 11 (KTVT) in Dallas–Fort Worth, where he provides daily coverage of issues impacting North Texans, with a strong focus on public education reporting. He has been with the station since March 1996 and was celebrated for 25 years at CBS 11 in 2021, establishing himself as one of the station’s most trusted storytellers.
Since becoming a member of the CBS 11 News team, Pickett has received several honors, including a Dallas Press Club Award for “Best News Story” coverage of Hurricane Katrina (2005), and two Emmy Awards for coverage of the War in Iraq 2005 and the Haiti Earthquake 2010. He has also received distinction from the Institute for Educational Inquiry-Seattle, WA, for coverage of Public Education
Before CBS 11, Pickett served as a news reporter at KGW-TV in Portland, OR (July 1993 to February 1996). Prior to that, Pickett was a reporter, fill-in anchor, and juvenile Crime/street gang specialist at KFSN-TV in Fresno, CA (November 1985 to July 1993). Notably, Pickett was the only broadcast journalist embedded with the 56th Brigade of the Texas National Guard during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has also received professional recognition from The National Association of Black Journalists, The Institute for Educational Inquiry, The Poynter Institute, and The University of Oklahoma Black Alumni Society.
At CBS 11, Steve Pickett works alongside;
- Michael Autovino
- Lauren Bostwick
- Nelly Carreño
- Carmen Blackwell
- Karen Borta
- Doug Dunbar
- Robbie Owens
- Madison Sawyer
Steve Pickett, Partner | Kids
Pickett is married to Rachel. The couple has two children, Syeed Pickett and Patrick Todd Pickett. We will provide more updates if and when he chooses to share them in the future.
Steve Pickett’s Parents and Siblings
Pickett was born and raised in the United States, but has chosen to keep his family life private. Details about his parents and siblings have not been shared publicly, and no information about his family background has been confirmed. However, any updates will be provided if and when he decides to disclose more.
Steve Pickett’s Salary
Pickett earns an average salary that ranges between $ 30,000 and $ 50,000.
Steve Pickett’s Height
Pickett is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, equaling 1.75 meters.
Steve Pickett Net Worth
Pickett’s net worth is estimated to range between $500,000 and $ 2 million. He has accumulated this wealth primarily through his career as a journalist.