How much does an editor make in Illinois?
$76,060a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Illinois. That is $36.57 an hour or $6,338 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.57
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,410Median: $76,060Highest 10%: $107,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,410 | $22.31 | |
| 25th | $62,370 | $29.99 | |
| Median | $76,060 | $36.57 | |
| 75th | $100,800 | $48.44 | |
| 90th | $107,900 | $51.85 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $80,380 |
| St. Louis, MO | $69,990 |
| Champaign, IL | $62,030 |
| Springfield, IL | $60,510 |
| Rockford, IL | $59,380 |
| Davenport, IA | $58,050 |
| Peoria, IL | $58,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 9. Colorado | $77,870 |
| 10. Washington | $77,850 |
| 11. Georgia | $76,650 |
| 12. Illinois | $76,060 |
| 13. Maryland | $75,550 |
| 14. Delaware | $75,020 |
| 15. Florida | $73,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $36.57 ($76,060 a year).
Do editors make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $76,060 against $77,920 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Illinois rank for editor pay?
Illinois ranks 12 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays editors the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $80,380 a year.
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.