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Writer salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

How much does a Writer make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$44.03
37%
above national average
Average $44.03
Low $22.99
High $84.32

The average salary for a writer is $44.03 per hour in Chicago, IL. 15 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 28, 2026).

Writer job openings in Chicago, IL

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Customs Entry Writer
International Bonded Couriers, Inc.2.8out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
From $25 an hour
Full-time
6 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Writer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Charles Schwab
 
$136,700per year
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TotalMed
 
$111,769per year
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PCG Consulting
 
$109,200per year
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Artisan Talent
 
$105,040per year
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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicag...
 
$102,900per year
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Tailored Management
 
$99,549per year
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Highest paying cities for Writers near Chicago, IL

  1. Round Lake, IL
    $58.39 per hour
  2. Aurora, IL
    $42.87 per hour
  3. Schaumburg, IL
    $30.63 per hour
  4. Wood Dale, IL
    $29.74 per hour
  5. Rolling Meadows, IL
    $28.62 per hour

Where can a Writer earn more?

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Senior Writer

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