Peter Maxwell Biography
Peter Maxwell is an American Anchor and Reporter working for WXYZ, serving as a reporter. He has been working for the station since August 2021, after working for KHQ-TV in Spokane, Washington, for 4 years.
Peter Maxwell Age
Maxwell likes to keep his personal life private; hence, he has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 30s, judging from his appearance.
Peter Maxwell Height
Maxwell stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Peter Maxwell Family
Maxwell grew up in the Detroit suburb of Grosse Pointe Farms with his brothers, Meade and Gordon. Meade passed away due to testicular cancer in 2020. On September 26, 2024, he posted Meade on his Instagram account and captioned “💔 Four Years Without You 💔It’s been four years since I lost my brother to testicular cancer, and not a day goes by that I don’t think of him…💙Here’s to you, my forever hero. Missing you always…” On May 9, 2024, he wished Meade a Happy Heavenly 29th Birthday via an Instagram post.
Gordon was born on October 12, 1990, and is 35 years old as of 2025. He posted Gordon on his Instagram account on October 12, 2024, and captioned “🎉 Happy 34th Birthday, Gordon! 🎂Cheers to you, brother! Let’s make this year the best one yet! 🥳❤️ #BirthdayBoy #CheersTo34.”
Maxwell’s father passed away in February 2020. On February 6, 2024, Maxwell posted a photo of himself and his father on his Instagram account and captioned “Today marks 4 years since my dad passed away. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about him and miss him…InLovingMemory #DadForeverInMyHeart.” Even so, he has not disclosed any details about his parents, especially his mother.
Peter Maxwell Wife
Maxwell is very private about his personal life; therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of Maxwell being in any past relationship with anyone.
Peter Maxwell Net Worth
Maxwell has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Peter Maxwell Salary
Maxwell earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Peter Maxwell WXYZ
Maxwell is working at WXYZ alongside other famous WXYZ meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Glenda Lewis
- Alicia Smith
- Keenan Smith
- Mike Duffy
- Dave Rexroth
- Hally Vogel
- Mike Taylor
- Ali Hoxie
- Brad Galli
- Simon Shaykhet
Peter Maxwell Education
Maxwell joined Lake Forest College in 2009 after completing his high school education. He studied Communications and Broadcast Media there until 2010 when he transferred to Curry College in Milton. In 2014, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Maxwell won the Television Student of the Year Award from the College’s communication department during his senior year. He spent two consecutive summers as an intern at WCBS-TV in New York City.
During the 2012 presidential Election, Maxwell worked as a booking/producing intern with MSNBC. The following year, he worked as Kerry Sanders’s Associate Producer during the Boston Marathon Bombing.
Maxwell furthered his studies at Lynn University in Boca Raton in 2015. In 2016, he graduated with a Master’s degree in Communications and Media Studies. While in graduate school, he served Red Alert Politics/Washington Examiner and The College Fix. In this role, he broadcast politics and higher education matters surrounding free speech.
Peter Maxwell Career
Maxwell is working for WXYZ, serving as a reporter. Before joining the station, he anchored the news and reported for KHQ-TV in Spokane, Washington. He earned an Edward R. Murrow Award as part of the KHQ Local News team.
Maxwell found his love for news and TV at a young age, pursuing his dream to become a TV news reporter. Known for his assertive reporting style, he regularly breaks stories, holds the powerful responsible, and secures exclusives.
After graduating from college, Maxwell served Fox News Channel in New York City as an overnight desk assistant. There, he broke multiple major National and international stories. His work has appeared on Fox News, New York Post, NBC News, Daily Mail, and the Washington Post. No matter the size of the work, he is always prepared and willing to accept any challenge that is given to him.
Peter Maxwell Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). He has over 600 followers on Facebook, over 33K on Instagram, and over 1.7K on X.