How much does a news analyst make in Illinois?
$60,590a year
Median yearly pay for news analysts in Illinois. That is $29.13 an hour or $5,049 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.13
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,680Median: $60,590Highest 10%: $140,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,680 | $17.63 | |
| 25th | $42,790 | $20.57 | |
| Median | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| 75th | $86,060 | $41.38 | |
| 90th | $140,600 | $67.61 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $70,350 |
| Peoria, IL | $53,540 |
| St. Louis, MO | $49,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for news analysts.
| 10. Utah | $61,880 |
| 11. Connecticut | $61,620 |
| 12. Colorado | $60,770 |
| 13. Illinois | $60,590 |
| 14. New Jersey | $59,830 |
| 15. Florida | $58,730 |
| 16. North Carolina | $58,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a news analyst make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.13 ($60,590 a year).
Do news analysts make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $60,590 against $62,200 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Illinois rank for news analyst pay?
Illinois ranks 13 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays news analysts the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $70,350 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.