Editor Salary in Illinois
Based on 4K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$68,050
$32.716/hr
vs National Average
$61,822
+10.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$39K – $117K
4K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Editor in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,400 |
| 25th percentile | $50,480 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $68,050 |
| 75th percentile | $83,470 |
| 90th percentile | $116,650 |
Historical Salary Trend — Editor in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,670 |
| 2023 | $61,980 |
| 2024 | $68,050 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,670 | $58,973 |
| 2023 | $61,980 | $61,285 |
| 2024 | $68,050 | $61,822 |