How much does an editor make in Chicago?
$80,380a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $38.64 an hour or $6,698 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.64
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 2,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,980Median: $80,380Highest 10%: $119,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,980 | $20.66 | |
| 25th | $60,600 | $29.13 | |
| Median | $80,380 | $38.64 | |
| 75th | $99,080 | $47.63 | |
| 90th | $119,500 | $57.47 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for editors.
| St. Louis, MO | $69,990 |
| Champaign, IL | $62,030 |
| Davenport, IA | $58,050 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $113,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $110,600 |
| Art Director | $104,600 |
| Camera Operator | $102,400 |
| Broadcast Technician | $96,060 |
| Technical Writer | $89,960 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $89,620 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $85,400 |
| Producer and Director | $85,040 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $83,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $38.64 ($80,380 a year).
Do editors make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $80,380 against $77,920 nationally, 3% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $76,060, so Chicago pays 6% more.
Where does Chicago rank for editor pay?
16 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,500 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.