Editors Salary in Illinois
Editors in Illinois earn a median of $76,060 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($77,920)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,560
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,410; the top 10% earn over $107,850. Nationally the range is $41,250 to $153,700.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Writers and Authors$68,220 median in Illinois
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$60,590 median in Illinois
- Public Relations Specialists$76,380 median in Illinois
- Producers and Directors$81,080 median in Illinois
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$167,330 median in Illinois
- Art Directors$103,550 median in Illinois
Editors pay in Illinois
How much do editors make in Illinois?
The median is $76,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,410 and the top 10% earn over $107,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for editors?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 50 (−2% vs. the national median of $77,920). Living costs are not included.