Composer Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Composer make in Chicago, IL? The average Composer salary in Chicago, IL is $60,207 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $52,218 and $72,523. 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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What is a Composer?

A Composer (Latin compÅnÅ; literally "one who puts together") is a musician who is an author of music in any form, including vocal music (for a singer or choir), instrumental music, electronic music, and music which combines multiple forms. A Composer may create music in any music genre, including, for example, classical music, musical theatre, blues, folk music, jazz, and popular music. Composers often express their works in a written musical score using musical notation. Many composers are, or were, also skilled performers of music....

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Freelance Music Composer

Twine - Houston , TX

About the Role Our client is seeking a mid-level music composer for a indie film project. The specific task involves creating professional and realistic sound effects for a chase scene in the film ...

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My Score Lead

J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. - Exton , PA

Support My Score to expand composer participation in My Score and grow revenue through sales of My Score music. * Product Own My Score backlog, user stories, and sprint participation (including ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 36 days ago

Technical Writer

Shivvers Mfg. - Corydon , IA

Create and write service, operator and maintenance manuals using SolidWorks, Composer and other MS products. * Create, edit and convert documents, models and 2D prints/views and 3D models to be used ...

ZipRecruiter - 16 days ago

Data Modeler

Tredence Inc. - San Jose , CA

Good knowledge of Composer, Airflow and Python. Knowledge of Retail Business Processes - Deep understanding of retail operations and analytics, ideally with experience in multi-store setups. Strong ...

LinkedIn - 15 days ago

Systems Engineer - Requirements Architect/Analyst

Rogers Freels & Associates Inc - Minneapolis , MN

Create architecture and system models using MathWorks tools (e.g., System Composer, Simscape, Simulink). * Link requirements from the Requirements Management System to system models in MathWorks for ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 49 days ago

Creative Videographer

JD Finish Line - Indianapolis , IN

Design and produce high-quality motion video using industry-standard software such as Adobe editing software, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro X. * Edit raw video footage into ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

What does a Composer do?

Common responsibilities of a Composer

Plan, conceptualize and create original music for a project.

November 02, 2022

Communicate clearly and in a timely manner with all members of the team.

March 23, 2023

Collaborate closely with video teams on the tonality, scale, style, and feel of the project.

May 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Composer in Chicago, IL

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What is the average salary for Composer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Composer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Composer ranges from $52,218 to $72,523 with the average base salary of $60,207. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,218 to $72,523 with the average total cash compensation of $60,207.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$60,207	$52,218 - $72,523
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$60,207	$52,218 - $72,523

* 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.

Composer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,511 - $72,931	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,511 - $72,931	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,452 - $72,848	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,491 - $72,903	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,491 - $72,903	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,316 - $71,271	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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About Chicago, Illinois Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

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