Journalist salary in Chicago, IL
Average salary
$58,500/yr
Based on 94 income tax records
$27,000
$122,500
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$27,000
$122,500
DATA PROVIDED BY
Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.
From consenting TurboTax customers
How much do Journalists make?
The average salary for a Journalist in Chicago, IL is $58,500 per year.
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Journalist salary by city
Location
Average salary per year
Salary range
Chicago, IL
94 income tax records
$58,500/yr
$45K – $71K
Milwaukee, WI
18 income tax records
$51,500/yr
$37K – $55K
Madison, WI
11 income tax records
$39,000/yr
$35K – $44K
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Journalist salary by company
Employer
Average salary per year
Salary range
Chicago Tribune Company, Cook County, IL
10 income tax records
$65,500/yr
$58K – $78K
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How much do similar occupations make?
Writer
1,982 income tax records
$51,000/yr
Writer Editor
517 income tax records
$54,000/yr
Reporter
887 income tax records
$44,500/yr
Publicist
514 income tax records
$64,500/yr
- Writer1,982 income tax records$51,000/yr
- Writer Editor517 income tax records$54,000/yr
- Reporter887 income tax records$44,500/yr
- Publicist514 income tax records$64,500/yr
Journalist demographics in Chicago, IL
62% are single
38% are married
21% have kids
23% own a home
Journalist salaries by age
Effective Tax Rates for Journalists in Chicago, IL
94 full-time salaries from 2019
FAQS
The average salary for a journalist in Chicago, IL is $58,500 per year. Journalist salaries
in Chicago, IL can vary between $27,000 to $122,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses,
tips, and more.
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who reported their occupation as journalist.
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The following cities offer the highest salaries for journalists near Chicago, IL:
Chicago, IL ($58,500 a year),
Milwaukee, WI ($51,500 a year),
and Madison, WI ($39,000 a year).
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