As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Audio Editor in Chicago, IL is $60,455, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,163 weekly, or $5,038 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Audio Editor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Audio Editor in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $47,466 to $74,160. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,656) and 75th percentile ($67,629), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,160 per year. This $13,973 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Plumbing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chicago Audio Editor often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 264 statewide for Audio Editor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Audio Editor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Audio Editor Salary $47,466 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Audio Editor Salary $53,656 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Audio Editor Salary $60,455 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Audio Editor Salary $67,629 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Audio Editor Salary $74,160 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
25% $53,656 10% $47,466 90% $74,160 75% $67,629 $60,455 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Audio Editor ?

An audio engineer (also known as a sound engineer or recording engineer) helps to produce a recording or a live performance, balancing and adjusting sound sources using equalization and audio effects, mixing, reproduction, and reinforcement of sound. Audio engineers work on the "...technical aspect of recording—the placing of microphones, pre-amp knobs, the setting of levels. The physical recording of any project is done by an engineer ... the nuts and bolts." It's a creative hobby and profession where musical instruments and technology are used to produce sound for film, radio, television, mu...

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