Dan Shaffer Profile
Dan Shaffer is an American Award Winning News Reporter/Anchor currently working for WAAY-TV. since joining the station in September of 2017. He is currently the anchor of the 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. newscasts, every weekend.
Shaffer began his broadcasting career in Orlando, Florida in the 1980s, even before graduating from the University of Central Florida. He made the switch to television after a few years, working for a CBS affiliate. He was in charge of the weekend weather forecasting and reporting on Central Florida’s people and locations. Shaffer moved down I-4 to the ABC station in Tampa in the year 1996, where he continued to deliver viewers award-winning reporting from their area. His home in Tampa, Florida was devastated shortly after Hurricane Irma.
Shaffer is a self-confessed scientific nerd, so the Rocket City is totally up his alley. His fascination with the space program began when he was a child. He had a front-row seat to the expanding space program because he lived in Florida. Shaffer’s father packed up the family and drove from Ft. Lauderdale to Cocoa Beach in 1969 (when he was 6 years old) to see the Apollo 11 moon launch! Years later, as a young adult, he returned to the same location to see the first space shuttle launch in the year 1981.
Dan Shaffer Age
Shaffer’s age is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Shaffer is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.
Dan Shaffer Height
Shaffer stands at a height of approximately 5 feet, 8 inches(1.82m).
Dan Shaffer Family
Information regarding Shaffer’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Quick Facts About Dan Shaffer
Full Name | Dan Shaffer |
Age | Not Available |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Not Available |
Net Worth | $1 million – $5 Million |
Dan Shaffer Wife
Shaffer is in marriage with his lovely spouse, whose information is currently under review. The couple takes great pride in being “mom and dad”. Shaffer does not reveal how many children he and his wife have. He and his wife like visiting Huntsville, Alabama, and taking in the scenery, when he is not at the anchor’s desk.
As soon as the information regarding Shaffer’s wife and children is available, there will be an update.

Dan Shaffer Salary
Being one of the top journalists for WAAY-TV, Shaffer earns an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Dan Shaffer Net Worth
Shaffer has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a News Reporter/Anchor.
Marie Waxel WAAY 31
At WAAY 31 Waxel works alongside;
- Kate McKenna
- Carson Meredith
- Rob Elvington
- Dan Shaffer
- Marie Waxel
- Megan Reyna
- Alexandra Torres-Perez
- Nolan Knight
- Lynden Blake