Editors pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for editors is $38.64 an hour ($80,380 a year). About 2,520 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($77,920). It is 6% higher than the Illinois median ($76,060).
Pay range for editors in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.66 | $42,980 |
| 25% of workers | $29.14 | $60,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.64 | $80,380 |
| 75% of workers | $47.64 | $99,080 |
| 90% of workers | $57.47 | $119,530 |
Editors pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $80,380 | 2,520 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $62,030 | 100 |
| Springfield | $60,510 | 30 |
| Rockford | $59,380 | 40 |
| Peoria | $58,000 | 40 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for editors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 7,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $77,050 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $66,250 |
| Producers and Directors | $85,040 |
| Art Directors | $104,570 |
| Writers and Authors | $75,940 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $59,660 |
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