What is the median salary for Journalist in Chicago?

The median salary for Journalist in Chicago is USD 65,637 - USD 82,046 per year.

How does the Journalist salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Journalist in United States is USD 60,000 - USD 82,987, while in Chicago it is USD 100,805 - USD 126,149.

Journalist Salary in United States

Journalist Salary in Chicago

Based on 81 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$100,805 - $126,149

Median salary

$65,637 - $82,046

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$60K

25th percentile$60K

Median$66K

75th percentile$140K

90th percentile$190K

50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $140,000 USD

The median salary is $65,637

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

100,805 - 126,149

Median salary

65,637 - 82,046

81 job openings

United States

Average salary

60,000 - 82,987

Median salary

60,000 - 82,987

24,438 job openings

Other cities

New York597 job openings

Washington232 job openings

Brooklyn110 job openings

San Francisco102 job openings

Austin97 job openings

Houston94 job openings

Atlanta84 job openings

Los Angeles81 job openings

Dallas61 job openings

Columbus57 job openings

Springfield54 job openings

Denver52 job openings

Miami50 job openings

Portland50 job openings

Arlington47 job openings

Phoenix45 job openings

Tallahassee45 job openings

Boston43 job openings

Orlando41 job openings

Birmingham34 job openings

Buffalo33 job openings

Florida32 job openings

San Diego29 job openings

Bakersfield26 job openings

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The average salary for a Journalist in Chicago, United States is USD 100,805 - USD 126,149 per year in 2026, based on 81 job listings.

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