What is the median salary for Editor in Chicago?

The median salary for Editor in Chicago is USD 67,000 - USD 95,000 per year.

How does the Editor salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Editor in United States is USD 70,228 - USD 85,422, while in Chicago it is USD 75,255 - USD 97,589.

Editor Salary in United States

Editor Salary in Chicago

Based on 306 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$75,255 - $97,589

Median salary

$67,000 - $95,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$63K

25th percentile$64K

Median$67K

75th percentile$86K

90th percentile$96K

50% of professionals earn between $64,000 - $86,292 USD

The median salary is $67,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

75,255 - 97,589

Median salary

67,000 - 95,000

306 job openings

United States

Average salary

70,228 - 85,422

Median salary

70,228 - 85,422

28,594 job openings

Other cities

New York3,739 job openings

Washington1,161 job openings

Los Angeles837 job openings

Brooklyn817 job openings

San Francisco394 job openings

Arlington347 job openings

Boston243 job openings

Austin224 job openings

Seattle224 job openings

Atlanta204 job openings

Washington D.c.191 job openings

Huntsville187 job openings

San Diego166 job openings

Northern162 job openings

Mclean145 job openings

Nashville125 job openings

California123 job openings

Denver107 job openings

Dallas106 job openings

Portland105 job openings

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The average salary for a Editor in Chicago, United States is USD 75,255 - USD 97,589 per year in 2026, based on 306 job listings.

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