Online Editor Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does an Online Editor make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Online Editor in Chicago, IL is $82,104. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,441 to $93,029, with most professionals earning between $63,643 and $102,976.

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Monitor wires, cable news networks and online news platforms.

February 11, 2023

Supervise the work of BI Online content editor and ensure information is being posted to the Web site in a timely manner.

June 26, 2022

Assist with vehicle testing as needed.

December 08, 2022

Attend weekly meeting with the Branding Iron and magazines editors.

January 03, 2023

Feel inspirational, not technical.

January 20, 2023

Operate different tools to complete each conform task.

March 13, 2023

Post breaking news stories and features to support the MotorTrend website, illustrated with properly edited digital photography, and optimized for relevant search engines.

April 06, 2023

Manage time and escalate issues outside of conform scope.

April 13, 2023

Complete work in a fast-paced environment, must communicate clearly and effectively through writing.

April 14, 2023

Provide written Editorial Policy to the Student Media Board at the first fall meeting.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Online Editor in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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72441

93029

82104

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

73083

94555

83098

What is the average salary for Online Editor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Online Editor in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Online Editor ranges from $72,441 to $93,029 with the average base salary of $82,104. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,083 to $94,555 with the average total cash compensation of $83,098.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$82,104	$72,441 - $93,029
Bonus	$995	$642 - $1,526
Total Pay	$83,098	$73,083 - $94,555

* 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.

Online Editor Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,441 - $93,029	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,441 - $93,029	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,357 - $92,921	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,413 - $92,993	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,413 - $92,993	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,927 - $91,084	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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