Writers and Authors Salary in Illinois

Median Salary

$68,220

per year

Hourly Rate

$32.80

per hour

Employment

2,640

in Illinois

vs. National Avg

-11.3%

National: $76,910

📊 Compared to the national median of $76,910, Illinois pays 11.3% LESS for Writers and Authors positions.

Purchasing Power

$70,041

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

97.4

3% below national avg

Rent/Income

23%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Illinois

10th

$41,830

25th

$43,440

Median

$68,220

75th

$97,280

90th

$134,400

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).