How much does a General Assignment Reporter make in Illinois? The average General Assignment Reporter salary in Illinois is $58,500 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $52,900 and $67,700. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

General Assignment Reporter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile General Assignment Reporter Salary $47,801 IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile General Assignment Reporter Salary $52,900 IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile General Assignment Reporter Salary $58,500 IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile General Assignment Reporter Salary $67,700 IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile General Assignment Reporter Salary $76,076 IL March 26, 2024
25% $52,900 10% $47,801 90% $76,076 75% $67,700 $58,500 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The General Assignment Reporter researches a variety of news stories through interviews, observation, and library and/or online resources. Develops, investigates, and writes a variety of news stories. Being a General Assignment Reporter organizes the facts and writes the story consistent with an agreed-upon style or standard. Determines tone and intended audience of story. In addition, General Assignment Reporter validates news story leads. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Being a General Assignment Reporter occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Working as a General Assignment Reporter typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $59,976 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $59,747 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $54,144 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $54,658 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $55,516 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $59,747 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $53,858 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $53,401 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $55,516 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $52,600 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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