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
| Percentile | Annual 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
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $70,510 |
| 2023 | $61,250 |
| 2024 | $66,180 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $70,510 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $61,250 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $66,180 | $66,313 |