How much does a Senior Journalist make in Thornton, IL? The average Senior Journalist salary in Thornton, IL is $58,019 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $52,310 and $67,099. 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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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 - 29 days ago
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 - 65 days ago
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 - 8 days ago
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 - 23 days ago
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 - 11 days ago
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 ...
ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago
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Average Base Salary

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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 Thornton, IL. The base salary for Senior Journalist ranges from $52,310 to $67,099 with the average base salary of $58,019. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,370 to $67,186 with the average total cash compensation of $58,076.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $58,019 $52,310 - $67,099
Bonus $58 $60 - $87
Total Pay $58,076 $52,370 - $67,186
* 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 Multimedia Journalist LOCATION Thornton, IL MINIMUM SALARY $44,307 MAXIMUM SALARY $56,692
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About Thornton, Illinois    Thornton is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,338 at the 2010 census. Thornton is home to the Thornton Quarry, o....More

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

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