How much does a Reporter make in Chicago, IL?
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$59,091
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Reporter is $59,091 per year in the Chicago, IL area, with an average salary of $55,302 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,789 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Related Job Titles
For Reporter in Chicago, IL
Some related job titles are Journalist Salaries with median pay of $68,791, TV Anchor/Reporter Salaries with median pay of $86,757, Anchor/Reporter Salaries with median pay of $100,633, Journalism Salaries with median pay of $89,356.
Top Paying Companies
For a Reporter in Chicago, IL
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Reporter in Chicago, IL. Employers include Crain Communications, Chicago Tribune and Newsy.
Top Paying Companies
For Reporter in Chicago, IL
| 1 | Crain Communications | $81,562 | |
| 2 | Chicago Tribune | $81,080 | |
| 3 | Newsy | $78,417 |
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Reporter in Chicago, IL Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Reporter in Chicago, IL
The top paying industry for a Reporter in Chicago, IL is Media & Communication with a median total pay of $81,080.
Media & Communication
Top paying companies in Media & Communication for Reporter are Crain Communications, Chicago Tribune, and Newsy.
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What is the pay outlook for Arts & Design?
Jobs in arts & design are growing due to increased access to remote work. These jobs often require a bachelor’s degree and technical skills such as graphic design software, web-development and research. Salaries vary, as jobs tend to be short-term and contractual, offering workers flexible schedules and the opportunity to manage multiple projects at once.
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Reporter pay FAQ in Chicago, IL
The average salary for a Reporter is $55,302 per year in Chicago, IL. Salaries estimates are based on 5185 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Reporter employees in Chicago, IL.
The highest salary for a Reporter in Chicago, IL is $90,521 per year.
The lowest salary for a Reporter in Chicago, IL is $33,786 per year.
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