Reporter II Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Reporter II Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Reporter II make in Chicago, IL? The average Reporter II salary in Chicago, IL is $46,394 as of February 26, 2021, but the range typically falls between $37,214 and $61,193. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $37,214 10% $28,857 90% $74,667 75% $61,193 $46,394 50%(Median)

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Job Description for Reporter II

Reporter II researches a variety of news stories through interviews, observation, and library and/or online resources. Determines tone and intended audience of story. Being a Reporter II develops, investigates, and writes a variety of news stories. Validates news story leads. Additionally, Reporter II may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Reporter II gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Reporter II typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2021 Salary.com)... View full job description

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PayPal Holdings, Inc.
PayPal Holdings, Inc. operates as a technology platform and digital payments company that enables digital and mobile payments on behalf of consumers and merchants worldwide. Its payment solutions include PayPal, PayPal Credit, Braintree, Venmo, Xoom, and iZettle products. The company's Payments Platform allows consumer... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2019
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Reporter II Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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46679
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