News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for news analysts, reporters, and journalists is $29.13 an hour ($60,590 a year). About 1,060 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($62,200). Illinois ranks 13th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for news analysts, reporters, and journalists in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.64 | $36,680 |
| 25% of workers | $20.57 | $42,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.13 | $60,590 |
| 75% of workers | $41.37 | $86,060 |
| 90% of workers | $67.61 | $140,620 |
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $70,350 | 660 |
| Peoria | $53,540 | 60 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for news analysts, reporters, and journalists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -5.9% over ten years, declining · about 3,400 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $76,380 |
| Editors | $76,060 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $91,190 |
| Producers and Directors | $81,080 |
| Writers and Authors | $68,220 |
| Technical Writers | $88,700 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $46,720 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $55,290 |
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