Advertising Copywriter Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does an Advertising Copywriter make in Chicago, IL? The average Advertising Copywriter salary in Chicago, IL is $61,941 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $55,594 and $70,226. 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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Mirror Matter - Buffalo , NY

Summary Mirror Matter is seeking a professional advertising copywriter to join one the Creative Team at one of Western New York's fastest growing agencies. Candidates must have at least three (3) ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Jr Copywriter - Advertising

Arrowmac - Orange County , CA

Are you an aspiring copywriter looking for an exciting opportunity to hone your skills and work ... Arrowmac represents some of the top web, marketing, advertising and creative professionals in ...

ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago

Senior Copywriter

Stellar Recruiting - Morgantown , WV

Knowledge of advertising/integrated marketing agency principles and practices. Knowledge of ... Deep understanding of and experience with advertising copywriting and a persuasive and confident ...

LinkedIn - 7 days ago

Senior Copywriter

Zimmerman Advertising - Fort Lauderdale , FL

Overall Objective To successfully create high quality and effective advertising. The Sr. Copywriter is a skilled writer, working in tandem with an Art Director partner and/or creative team members ...

LinkedIn - 11 days ago

Ad and Content Copywriter

Salary.com - Waltham , MA

Salary.com is looking to add a creative, self- motivated Advertising and Content Copywriter to our amazing team! HR and Compensation familiarity is a big plus. We are the leading consumer and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 29 days ago

Mid-Level Copywriter

DECKED - Ketchum , ID

Work across media platforms, such as email, e-commerce, advertising, and social to write engaging ... Mentor Jr. Copywriter on specific projects. Work with Lead Writer to identify projects that can be ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

What does an Advertising Copywriter do?

Common responsibilities of an Advertising Copywriter

Contribute to the new business activities of the agency.

January 25, 2023

Execute all corrections from Creative, Merchandising, Omnichannel, Strategy and Legal stakeholders.

February 19, 2023

Understand and correctly apply rules of grammar and writing.

February 26, 2023

Handle mutliple projects and work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment, without sacrificing quality.

March 02, 2023

Maintains accuracy and consistency of style by implementing toolkits and copy formats/standards.

March 16, 2023

Collaborate with creative team, including other copywriters, art directors and project managers.

April 17, 2023

Managers of Creative, Designers, Vendors, Agency Partners, Merchants, Merchandise Marketing/Project Managers to deliver seamless solutions.

April 19, 2023

Demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of merchandise across the enterprise, and writes in a clear, concise way that satisfies our divisional partners.

April 19, 2023

Provide professional services with integrity.

April 26, 2023

Works with offer experts and legal stakeholders to establish compliance with government regulations and Company policy.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Advertising Copywriter in Chicago, IL

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55594

70226

61941

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

56608

72135

63218

What is the average salary for Advertising Copywriter in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Advertising Copywriter in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Advertising Copywriter ranges from $55,594 to $70,226 with the average base salary of $61,941. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,608 to $72,135 with the average total cash compensation of $63,218.

View Average Salary for Advertising Copywriter as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$61,941	$55,594 - $70,226
Bonus	$1,277	$1,014 - $1,909
Total Pay	$63,218	$56,608 - $72,135

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Advertising Copywriter Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,907 - $70,621	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,907 - $70,621	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,843 - $70,541	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,885 - $70,594	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,885 - $70,594	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,634 - $69,013	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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