Senior Journalist Salary in Des Plaines, IL

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How much does a Senior Journalist make in Des Plaines, IL? The average Senior Journalist salary in Des Plaines, IL is $60,809 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $54,826 and $70,327. 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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TheThings - Journalist (Reality TV)
Valnet Freelance - Dallas , TX
Our editorial team is looking for a Senior Journalist with 2-3 years of editorial experience to contribute to our Reality TV content under the leadership of the Lead Editor. TheThings operates at a ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 30 days ago
Orange County Journalist (CA)
Altametrics - Costa Mesa , CA
Bachelors degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of proven experience as a content writer or in a similar role, with experience at a senior level
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 66 days ago
Senior Philanthropy Officer
Chicago Public Media - Chicago , IL
In 2022, WBEZ received more than 20 awards for its journalism, including two prestigious National ... The Senior Philanthropy Officer will also lead the planning and execution for CPM's Business ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 9 days ago
Senior Editor
Questex, LLC - Washington , DC
Senior Editor This position can work remote or in our D.C. office. At Questex, you can make an ... The ideal candidate is a sharp and eager journalist ready to manage and contribute daily reporting ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 24 days ago
Senior Account Executive / Account Supervisor, Corp Tech (Strategic Comms/PR)
Global Gateway Advisors - San Francisco , CA
Global Gateway Advisors seeks a Senior Account Executive (SAE) / Account Supervisor (AS), Corporate ... journalists. For this role, we seek candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The ideal ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 12 days ago
Senior Communication Specialist / Communication Specialist
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority - Okatie , SC
... journalistic writing photo and videography. The Senior Communications Specialist is the lead for external customer engagement, project management and special event coordination. Duties include but ...
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Average Salary Range for Senior Journalist in Des Plaines, IL

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60869
What is the average salary for Senior Journalist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Journalist in Des Plaines, IL. The base salary for Senior Journalist ranges from $54,826 to $70,327 with the average base salary of $60,809. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,889 to $70,418 with the average total cash compensation of $60,869.

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Base Salary $60,809 $54,826 - $70,327
Bonus $60 $63 - $91
Total Pay $60,869 $54,889 - $70,418
* 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.

Senior Journalist Salary Near Des Plaines, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Des Plaines, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,034 - $69,311 COMPARE TO Des Plaines, IL
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,104 - $70,683 COMPARE TO Des Plaines, IL
CITY, STATE Palatine, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,096 - $69,390 COMPARE TO Des Plaines, IL
CITY, STATE Schaumburg, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,725 - $70,198 COMPARE TO Des Plaines, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,272 - $70,898 COMPARE TO Des Plaines, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,272 - $70,898 COMPARE TO Des Plaines, IL
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About Des Plaines, Illinois    Des Plaines is located at 42°2′2″N 87°53′59″W / 42.03389°N 87.89972°W / 42.03389; -87.89972 (42.033848, −87.899786). According to the 2010 census, ....More

Des Plaines, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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