How much does a desktop publisher make in Chicago?
$58,130a year
Median yearly pay for desktop publishers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $27.95 an hour or $4,844 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.95
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 17
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,260Median: $58,130Highest 10%: $85,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| 25th | $49,340 | $23.72 | |
| Median | $58,130 | $27.95 | |
| 75th | $69,080 | $33.21 | |
| 90th | $85,740 | $41.22 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a desktop publisher make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $27.95 ($58,130 a year).
Do desktop publishers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $58,130 against $55,290 nationally, 5% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $61,350, so Chicago pays 5% less.
Where does Chicago rank for desktop publisher pay?
11 of 17 metro areas with data.
How much does a desktop publisher make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,740 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.