What is the median salary for Editor in Chicago?

The median salary for Editor in Chicago is USD 66,975 - USD 98,500 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 70,470 - USD 90,000, while in Chicago it is USD 76,335 - USD 113,278.

Editor Salary in United States

Editor Salary in Chicago

Based on 484 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$76,335 - $113,278

Median salary

$66,975 - $98,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$55K

25th percentile$62K

Median$67K

75th percentile$89K

90th percentile$109K

50% of professionals earn between $61,800 - $88,600 USD

The median salary is $66,975

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

76,335 - 113,278

Median salary

66,975 - 98,500

484 job openings

United States

Average salary

70,470 - 90,000

Median salary

70,470 - 90,000

53,036 job openings

Other cities

New York7,342 job openings

Brooklyn2,416 job openings

Washington1,613 job openings

Los Angeles1,095 job openings

Washington D.c.766 job openings

San Francisco757 job openings

Arlington539 job openings

Seattle487 job openings

Boston444 job openings

Austin424 job openings

Atlanta393 job openings

San Diego298 job openings

Denver292 job openings

Nashville269 job openings

Dallas259 job openings

California257 job openings

Huntsville242 job openings

Northern227 job openings

Portland227 job openings

Houston217 job openings

Mclean217 job openings

Phoenix189 job openings

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The average salary for a Editor in Chicago, United States is USD 76,335 - USD 113,278 per year in 2026, based on 484 job listings.

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