Writer salaries in Chicago.
What Writer roles in Chicago pay, from live listings on JobsRadar.
Compare with anotherMedian salary
$83,350
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$66.8k – $90k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
84.2%
16 of 19 roles
Live roles
19
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Lead Technical Writer - Isovalent
Senior Content Strategist and Writer
Technical Writer - Docs Excellence
Senior Technical Writer - Madcap Flare & AI Expert
Science Writer
WGN News Writer
Architectural Specifications Writer
Technical Writer – Legal & Tax Analysis - Hybrid: Chicago, IL
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
NoGigiddy
|
$42,640 | 5 |
|
Wolters Kluwer
|
$78,088 | 2 |
|
Cisco
|
$213,250 | 1 |
|
TransUnion
|
$125,050 | 1 |
| AD Adyen | $112,500 | 1 |
|
Tempus
|
$90,000 | 1 |
| GA Ghafari Associates | $87,500 | 1 |
Real Chemistry
|
$85,000 | 1 |
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How much do Writer roles in Chicago pay?
The median salary for Writer roles in Chicago is $83,350 per year. Most pay falls between $66,750 (25th percentile) and $90,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $45,136 to $122,540.
These figures are computed live from 19 active Writer roles in Chicago on JobsRadar, of which 16 (84.2%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Writer roles in Chicago include Cisco, TransUnion, Adyen and Wolters Kluwer.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Writer salary in Chicago?
- The median is $83,350 per year, with most pay between $66,750 and $90,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 16 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Writer salary range in Chicago?
- Pay ranges from about $45,136 to $122,540 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $83,350. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.