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 86,542, while in Chicago it is USD 94,570 - USD 118,734.

Editor Salary in United States

Editor Salary in Chicago

Based on 326 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$94,570 - $118,734

Median salary

$100,000 - $130,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$59K

25th percentile$69K

Median$100K

75th percentile$106K

90th percentile$137K

50% of professionals earn between $69,250 - $106,250 USD

The median salary is $100,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

94,570 - 118,734

Median salary

100,000 - 130,000

326 job openings

United States

Average salary

70,000 - 86,542

Median salary

70,000 - 86,542

25,915 job openings

Other cities

New York3,514 job openings

Washington971 job openings

Los Angeles702 job openings

San Francisco397 job openings

Arlington269 job openings

Atlanta214 job openings

Boston212 job openings

Austin205 job openings

Seattle199 job openings

Huntsville179 job openings

California152 job openings

Denver133 job openings

Houston127 job openings

Dallas125 job openings

Washington D.c.123 job openings

Doral119 job openings

San Diego113 job openings

Nashville110 job openings

Charlotte106 job openings

Brooklyn103 job openings

Mclean103 job openings

Phoenix99 job openings

Florida94 job openings

Springfield93 job openings

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The average salary for a Editor in Chicago, United States is USD 94,570 - USD 118,734 per year in 2026, based on 326 job listings.

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