What is the median salary for Journalist in Chicago?

The median salary for Journalist in Chicago is USD 65,814 - USD 65,814 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 52,460 - USD 70,000, while in Chicago it is USD 66,861 - USD 69,361.

Journalist Salary in United States

Journalist Salary in Chicago

Based on 62 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$66,861 - $69,361

Median salary

$65,814 - $65,814

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$66K

25th percentile$66K

Median$66K

75th percentile$68K

90th percentile$70K

50% of professionals earn between $65,814 - $67,907 USD

The median salary is $65,814

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

66,861 - 69,361

Median salary

65,814 - 65,814

62 job openings

United States

Average salary

52,460 - 70,000

Median salary

52,460 - 70,000

9,934 job openings

Other cities

New York697 job openings

Washington298 job openings

Los Angeles122 job openings

San Francisco99 job openings

Austin89 job openings

Atlanta72 job openings

Dallas66 job openings

Houston64 job openings

Columbus54 job openings

Phoenix48 job openings

Denver45 job openings

Tampa41 job openings

Columbia38 job openings

Sacramento37 job openings

Birmingham35 job openings

Orlando35 job openings

Springfield35 job openings

Baltimore34 job openings

California34 job openings

Cincinnati33 job openings

Omaha33 job openings

Boston31 job openings

Des Moines31 job openings

Seattle30 job openings

Colorado Springs29 job openings

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The average salary for a Journalist in Chicago, United States is USD 66,861 - USD 69,361 per year in 2026, based on 62 job listings.

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