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Journalist Salary in Illinois (2025)
Estimated pay for Journalists working in Illinois, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.
$57,000
Annual in IL
$27.4/hr
Hourly Rate
$4,750
Monthly
$1,096
Weekly
Illinois vs. National Median
$57,000
Illinois
$55,960
National Median
+$1,040 (+2%) vs. national
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