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 85,000, while in Chicago it is USD 96,250 - USD 127,500.

Editor Salary in United States

Editor Salary in Chicago

Based on 151 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$96,250 - $127,500

Median salary

$100,000 - $130,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$85K

25th percentile$93K

Median$100K

75th percentile$100K

90th percentile$100K

50% of professionals earn between $92,500 - $100,000 USD

The median salary is $100,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

96,250 - 127,500

Median salary

100,000 - 130,000

151 job openings

United States

Average salary

70,000 - 85,000

Median salary

70,000 - 85,000

15,091 job openings

Other cities

New York1,951 job openings

Washington622 job openings

Los Angeles436 job openings

San Francisco201 job openings

Atlanta191 job openings

Boston123 job openings

Arlington112 job openings

California96 job openings

Austin88 job openings

Dallas70 job openings

Ny64 job openings

Washington D.c.60 job openings

Seattle53 job openings

Houston50 job openings

Denver47 job openings

San Diego44 job openings

Ca43 job openings

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The average salary for a Editor in Chicago, United States is USD 96,250 - USD 127,500 per year in 2026, based on 151 job listings.

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