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Writer and Author Salary in Illinois

Based on 2K+ workers in Illinois

Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026

Median Annual Salary (IL)

$66,180

$31.817/hr

vs National Average

$66,313

-0.2% vs national median

Salary Range (10th–90th)

$37K $121K

2K employed in Illinois

Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Illinois

Writer and Author (IL) salary percentiles
PercentileAnnual Salary
10th percentile$36,950
25th percentile$49,040
Median (50th percentile)$66,180
75th percentile$93,600
90th percentile$121,080

Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Illinois vs National

Historical Writer and Author (Illinois vs National) salary trend
YearMedian Salary (United States)
2022$70,510
2023$61,250
2024$66,180
Historical salary trend for Writer and Author in Illinois
YearIllinois MedianNational Median
2022$70,510$62,421
2023$61,250$65,436
2024$66,180$66,313

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