What is the median salary for Journalist in Chicago?

The median salary for Journalist in Chicago is USD 82,000 - USD 87,500 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 64,945 - USD 80,000, while in Chicago it is USD 98,222 - USD 119,000.

Journalist Salary in United States

Journalist Salary in Chicago

Based on 108 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$98,222 - $119,000

Median salary

$82,000 - $87,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$60K

25th percentile$68K

Median$82K

75th percentile$120K

90th percentile$180K

50% of professionals earn between $67,500 - $120,000 USD

The median salary is $82,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

98,222 - 119,000

Median salary

82,000 - 87,500

108 job openings

United States

Average salary

64,945 - 80,000

Median salary

64,945 - 80,000

26,096 job openings

Other cities

New York820 job openings

Brooklyn329 job openings

Washington248 job openings

Austin121 job openings

Houston99 job openings

Columbus97 job openings

San Francisco96 job openings

Atlanta94 job openings

Los Angeles86 job openings

Portland84 job openings

Birmingham75 job openings

San Diego75 job openings

Tallahassee73 job openings

Phoenix69 job openings

Miami61 job openings

Boston60 job openings

Springfield59 job openings

Arlington57 job openings

Dallas56 job openings

Orlando55 job openings

Siracusa55 job openings

Denver54 job openings

Buffalo53 job openings

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The average salary for a Journalist in Chicago, United States is USD 98,222 - USD 119,000 per year in 2026, based on 108 job listings.

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