Data Journalist Salary in Rockford, IL

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As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Data Journalist in Rockford, IL is $76,725. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $59,475 to a high of $96,231, with most professionals earning between $67,696 and $86,935.

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Average Salary Range for Data Journalist in Rockford, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
67696
86935
76725

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
68295
88364
77656
What is the average salary for Data Journalist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Data Journalist in Rockford, IL. The base salary for Data Journalist ranges from $67,696 to $86,935 with the average base salary of $76,725. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,295 to $88,364 with the average total cash compensation of $77,656.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $76,725 $67,696 - $86,935
Bonus $931 $599 - $1,428
Total Pay $77,656 $68,295 - $88,364
* 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.

Data Journalist Salary Near Rockford, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,872 - $87,161 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Elgin, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,428 - $91,728 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,004 - $92,468 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Aurora, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,067 - $92,549 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Madison, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,242 - $88,921 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,653 - $92,017 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
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About Rockford, Illinois    Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is t....More

Rockford, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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