Carter Evans Biography
Carter Evans is a well-known American correspondent, journalist, and columnist who currently works for CBS News as a correspondent based in Los Angeles. He made the move to CBS News in October 2012, coming from KCAL, where he served as an independent correspondent. Before that, he spent four years as a business correspondent for CNN and also worked as a reporter for WWOR television for a year.
Carter Evans Age
So, how old is Carter? As of 2026, he is 51 years old. He was born on June 18, 1975, in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, and he celebrates his birthday every year on June 18.
Carter Evans Education
Carter graduated from Punahou School in 1994. He then went on to attend the University of Ithaca, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism, along with a minor in Philosophy.
Carter Evans Nationality
Carter Evans proudly holds American nationality and citizenship. He was born and raised in the beautiful city of Honolulu, Hawaii, in the United States. Additionally, he identifies with white heritage.
Carter Evans Height | Measurements
Standing at about 5 feet 10 inches tall (around 1.90 m), Carter has an average build. However, he hasn’t shared any specifics about his other body measurements publicly.
Carter Evans Parents
Growing up in Honolulu, Hawaii, Carter was nurtured by his loving parents. He tends to keep details about his personal life under wraps, so he hasn’t revealed much about his parents or whether he has any siblings. Rest assured, we’re keeping an eye on this information and will update it as soon as we can.
Carter Evans Wife | Children
Carter is happily married to his wonderful wife, Courtney Friel. The couple tied the knot in 2005. Courtney is a talented American reporter who works as a news anchor for KTLA television. Together, they have two children: a daughter named Kaiulani Evans and a son named Cash Evans. Unfortunately, they separated in 2016 after eleven years of marriage. Currently, Courtney is married to Jim Hecht.
Carter Evans CBS
He started his journey as a Los Angeles-based correspondent for CBS News back in February 2013. These days, he’s busy covering significant national and global stories. Evans really made a name for himself during the dramatic police shootout involving the suspected killer and former LAPD officer Christopher Dorner in 2013.
Before settling in Los Angeles, he worked as an independent correspondent for CBS News. Prior to that, Carter spent four years at CNN Newsource as a business correspondent, where he was known for delivering over twenty live shots a day and even hosted the CNN Financial Q&A segment called “The Hel Desk.” His career kicked off at WWOR television in New York, where he served as a reporter and correspondent. Carter also contributed to CBS Newspath as an independent journalist, covering the California wildfires and stepping in for “CBS MoneyWatch.”
Additionally, he worked for KCAL in Los Angeles as a correspondent for four years. His career began in 1995 at the CBS affiliate in Honolulu, Hawaii, known as KGMB-television, where he also served as an independent correspondent.
Carter Evans Salary
As a CBS News anchor, columnist, and reporter, Carter earns a solid income. His estimated annual salary is around $170,000.
Carter Evans Net Worth
With years of experience as a CBS News anchor, columnist, and reporter, Carter has managed to build a respectable amount of wealth. His estimated net worth stands at about $4 million.