What is the median salary for Journalist in Chicago?

The median salary for Journalist in Chicago is USD 61,000 - USD 85,000 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 57,296 - USD 80,000, while in Chicago it is USD 61,000 - USD 85,000.

Journalist Salary in United States

Journalist Salary in Chicago

Based on 21 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$61,000 - $85,000

Median salary

$61,000 - $85,000

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Chicago

Average salary

61,000 - 85,000

Median salary

61,000 - 85,000

21 job openings

United States

Average salary

57,296 - 80,000

Median salary

57,296 - 80,000

7,114 job openings

Other cities

New York445 job openings

Washington177 job openings

San Francisco110 job openings

Los Angeles73 job openings

Fort Meade64 job openings

Houston60 job openings

Baltimore49 job openings

Atlanta47 job openings

Seattle46 job openings

Boston40 job openings

Arlington39 job openings

Columbus35 job openings

Sacramento35 job openings

Annapolis31 job openings

Oklahoma City31 job openings

Phoenix30 job openings

Alachua29 job openings

Austin27 job openings

Des Moines26 job openings

Columbia25 job openings

Cincinnati24 job openings

Dallas24 job openings

Indianapolis24 job openings

Nashville23 job openings

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The average salary for a Journalist in Chicago, United States is USD 61,000 - USD 85,000 per year in 2026, based on 21 job listings.

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