Picture Editor Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Picture Editor make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Picture Editor in Chicago, IL is $70,742. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $54,647 to a high of $94,146, with most professionals earning between $62,317 and $82,993.

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What is a Picture Editor?

A Picture Editor, also known as a Photo Editor, is a professional who collects, reviews, and chooses photographs and/or photo illustrations for publication in alignment with preset guidelines. Publications include, but are not limited to, websites, books, magazines, newspapers, art galleries, museum catalogs, and corporate products, such as catalogs and annual reports. In choosing photographs and illustrations, picture editors take into account their publication’s standards, needs, and budget....

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Average Salary Range for Picture Editor in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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82993
70742

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
63192
84703
71202
What is the average salary for Picture Editor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Picture Editor in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Picture Editor ranges from $62,317 to $82,993 with the average base salary of $70,742. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,192 to $84,703 with the average total cash compensation of $71,202.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $70,742 $62,317 - $82,993
Bonus $460 $875 - $1,710
Total Pay $71,202 $63,192 - $84,703
* 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.

Picture Editor Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,317 - $82,993 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,317 - $82,993 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,245 - $82,896 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,293 - $82,960 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,293 - $82,960 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,014 - $81,258 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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