News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Illinois
Ranked #4 of 48 · IL
14.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $87,560 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $60,590
Employment 1,060
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,680P25 $42,790 Median $60,590P75 $86,060P90 $140,620
About 80% of news analysts, reporters, and journalistss in Illinois earn between $36,680 and $140,620. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean news analysts, reporters, and journalists salary in Illinois is $87,560, about 14.5% below the U.S. average ($102,460). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $70,350 | $104,580 | 660 |
| Peoria, IL | $53,540 | $55,290 | 60 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $47,780 | $46,600 | 40 |
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