Senior editor: Average Salary in Chicago, IL, 2026
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Salary rate
How much does a Senior editor make in Chicago, IL?
$116,500/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Senior editor in Chicago, IL is $116,500 per year or $58.96 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $95,144 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $175,750 per year.
Median$116,500

Low$95,144
High$175,750
Senior editor: Average Salary in United States of America
California$134,828
Washington$134,124
Maryland$130,447
Virginia$129,654
New York$121,651
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