What is the median salary for Editor in Chicago?

The median salary for Editor in Chicago is USD 80,000 - USD 110,000 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 60,000 - USD 77,042, while in Chicago it is USD 93,933 - USD 117,342.

Editor Salary in United States

Editor Salary in Chicago

Based on 91 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$93,933 - $117,342

Median salary

$80,000 - $110,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$62K

25th percentile$66K

Median$80K

75th percentile$125K

90th percentile$140K

50% of professionals earn between $66,350 - $125,000 USD

The median salary is $80,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

93,933 - 117,342

Median salary

80,000 - 110,000

91 job openings

United States

Average salary

60,000 - 77,042

Median salary

60,000 - 77,042

11,092 job openings

Other cities

New York985 job openings

Washington308 job openings

Los Angeles306 job openings

San Francisco210 job openings

Atlanta100 job openings

Arlington83 job openings

Boston83 job openings

Austin75 job openings

Seattle66 job openings

Ny63 job openings

Alexandria47 job openings

Ca39 job openings

Springfield35 job openings

Houston32 job openings

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The average salary for a Editor in Chicago, United States is USD 93,933 - USD 117,342 per year in 2026, based on 91 job listings.

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