News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Illinois
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Illinois earn a median of $60,590 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,590
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($62,200)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,680; the top 10% earn over $140,620. Nationally the range is $36,240 to $144,140.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Producers and Directors$81,080 median in Illinois
- Public Relations Specialists$76,380 median in Illinois
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Illinois
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Illinois?
The median is $60,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,680 and the top 10% earn over $140,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 48 (−3% vs. the national median of $62,200). Living costs are not included.