What is the median salary for Editor in Chicago?

The median salary for Editor in Chicago is USD 100,000 - USD 130,000 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 70,000 - USD 87,388, while in Chicago it is USD 106,738 - USD 130,571.

Editor Salary in United States

Editor Salary in Chicago

Based on 174 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$106,738 - $130,571

Median salary

$100,000 - $130,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$72K

25th percentile$93K

Median$100K

75th percentile$134K

90th percentile$145K

50% of professionals earn between $92,626 - $133,750 USD

The median salary is $100,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

106,738 - 130,571

Median salary

100,000 - 130,000

174 job openings

United States

Average salary

70,000 - 87,388

Median salary

70,000 - 87,388

18,126 job openings

Other cities

New York2,508 job openings

Washington823 job openings

Los Angeles483 job openings

San Francisco239 job openings

Atlanta222 job openings

Arlington153 job openings

Seattle142 job openings

Austin125 job openings

Washington D.c.121 job openings

Huntsville119 job openings

Boston114 job openings

California100 job openings

Charlotte93 job openings

Dallas82 job openings

Denver78 job openings

San Diego78 job openings

Phoenix77 job openings

Florida74 job openings

Houston69 job openings

Doral64 job openings

Nashville63 job openings

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The average salary for a Editor in Chicago, United States is USD 106,738 - USD 130,571 per year in 2026, based on 174 job listings.

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