How much does a News Producer make in Rockford, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Producer in Rockford, IL is $64,832. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $49,665 to a high of $83,731, with most professionals earning between $56,893 and $74,725.

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What is a News Producer?

A News Producer is one of the most integral members of any news-production team. The News Producer takes all the elements of a newscast (packages, video, graphics, etc.) and compiles them into a cohesive show. In the hierarchy of the newsroom, the News Producer is under the executive producer, who reports to the news director. The News Producer is usually on the same level as the anchor, although this may differ from newsroom to newsroom. The News Producer is over the director, studio crew, reporters, field crew, photographers, editors, etc....

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for News Producer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of News Producer in Rockford, IL. The base salary for News Producer ranges from $56,893 to $74,725 with the average base salary of $64,832. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,203 to $75,265 with the average total cash compensation of $65,438.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $64,832 $56,893 - $74,725
Bonus $606 $310 - $540
Total Pay $65,438 $57,203 - $75,265
* 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.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Associate News Producer LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $43,305 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,268
JOB TITLE Executive News Producer LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $69,016 MAXIMUM SALARY $91,827
JOB TITLE Digital News Producer LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $37,252 MAXIMUM SALARY $49,829
JOB TITLE Tv News Producer LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $41,854 MAXIMUM SALARY $55,942
JOB TITLE Television News Producer LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $53,820 MAXIMUM SALARY $71,233
JOB TITLE Assistant News Editor, Producer LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $69,077 MAXIMUM SALARY $88,866
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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

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