Rahel Solomon Biography
Rahel Solomon is an Ethiopian-American journalist who recently hosted the 2025 edition of Early Start on CNN, where she also made her mark as a business reporter.
Before her time at CNN, Solomon was a morning news anchor at KYW-TV (CBS3) in her hometown of Philadelphia. She kicked off her career as a multimedia journalist at WSAZ-TV in Charleston, West Virginia, and then moved on to KCNC-TV in Denver, Colorado, where she served as a reporter and fill-in anchor starting in 2014.
In 2015, she received the prestigious title of Broadcast Journalist of the Year from the Colorado Association of Black Journalists. From 2017 to 2019, she returned to KYW-TV as a morning anchor before making the leap to CNBC as a reporter.
Solomon joined CNN in April 2022, where she took the helm of Early Start and reported on significant business stories. In 2026, she announced her departure from CNN on air, marking the conclusion of her journey with the network.
Rahel Solomon Age
Solomon was born on October 4, 1988, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of 2026, she’s 37 years old. Her zodiac sign is Libra, and she proudly holds American citizenship.
Rahel Solomon Education
Solomon graduated with high honors from St. John’s University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in finance. She also received a master’s degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
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Rahel Solomon Height and Measurements
Solomon stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 3 inches(1.6m). She weighs around 55kg. However, information regarding her other measurements is currently not available
Rahel Solomon Family
Solomon is originally born in Sudan to Ethiopian parents. Furthermore, her parents migrated to West Philadelphia, PA, when Rahel was three years old.
Rahel Solomon Husband
Rahel is happily married to Marcel S. Pratt, a lawyer based in Philadelphia. They tied the knot on July 13, 2024, at the beautiful Philadelphia Museum of Art. As of now, they don’t have any children.
Rahel Solomon CNN- Early Start
Rahel Solomon is an Ethiopian-American journalist who recently hosted the 2025 edition of Early Start on CNN, where she also made her mark as a business reporter.
Before her time at CNN, Solomon was a morning news anchor at KYW-TV (CBS3) in her hometown of Philadelphia. She kicked off her career as a multimedia journalist at WSAZ-TV in Charleston, West Virginia, and then moved on to KCNC-TV in Denver, Colorado, where she served as a reporter and fill-in anchor starting in 2014.
In 2015, she received the prestigious title of Broadcast Journalist of the Year from the Colorado Association of Black Journalists. From 2017 to 2019, she returned to KYW-TV as a morning anchor before making the leap to CNBC as a reporter.
Solomon joined CNN in April 2022, where she took the helm of Early Start and reported on significant business stories. In 2026, she announced her departure from CNN on air, marking the conclusion of her journey with the network.
At CNBC Solomon worked on many stories like unemployment and labor issues. Her stories focused on shifts in the labor market due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and technology. She also focused on staffing challenges for state employment offices and long delays in receiving benefits for the unemployed. While at CBS3 she worked on the papal visit of Pope Francis during the World Meeting of Families in 2015.
Solomon first worked at CNN in 2012 as an intern for CNN’s Special Investigations Unit in Washington, DC. While at her internship she had the chance to work on CNN’s investigation into delays in treatment veterans experienced at VA hospitals and assist with the network’s 2012 midterm election night coverage.
She shot, writes, and edited original news stories. Additionally, she reported and shot live breaking news, severe weather, and political coverage. Furthermore, she conducted live interviews and interacted with viewers via social media.
She also pitched investigative story ideas and pre-interviewed sources. Rahel assisted in the editing of stories to be featured on such shows as CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360°. In addition, she assisted in news gathering for 2012 election coverage.
She field-produced community segments that aired daily and monitored the assignment desk. Furthermore, she posted content to the NBC website. Additionally, she supported reporters and producers during morning news shows.
She performed analyses on company receipts to ensure fair pricing. Solomon also updated bank signatories for the company’s international bank accounts. Furthermore, she researched industry competitors’ revolving credit rates in preparation for rate negotiations with a participating bank.
Rahel Solomon Salary
Solomon receives an annual salary ranging from $58,544 – $143,769. However, details about the exact amount of salary she earns are currently not available.
Rahel Solomon’s Net Worth
Solomon, a business correspondent for CNN International based in New York has an estimated net worth of $1 Million.