DOL Median (Illinois)
$60,000
vs National
0%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,005
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,000
0% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Writers and Authors in Illinois earns $60,000 in nominal terms, which is 0% above the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,005 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Energy BBDO Inc. | $130,000 | 1 |
| Dentsu McGarry Bowen, LLC | $110,000 | 9 |
| COMMONGROUND MARKETING | $90,000 | 2 |
| Ten35, LLC | $87,360 | 2 |
| Havas Worldwide Chicago, Inc | $85,000 | 1 |
| YOUNG & RUBICAM INC.-YOUNG & RUBICAM BRANDS | $85,000 | 1 |
| UPSHOT INC | $82,500 | 1 |
| Leo Burnett Company, LLC | $80,000 | 7 |
| THE OGILVY GROUP INC. - OGILVY & MATHER | $77,500 | 2 |
| ARC WORLDWIDE, INC. | $75,000 | 1 |
| Golin/Harris International, Inc. | $71,600 | 2 |
| DRAFTFCB, INC. | $67,500 | 4 |
| LEO BURNETT COMPANY, INC., LAPIZ DIVISION | $65,850 | 4 |
| Renaissance Resources, Inc. | $63,938 | 1 |
| AQUENT LLC | $63,170 | 1 |
| LEITRIM MEDIA GROUP, LLC | $61,298 | 1 |
| DDB Chicago Inc. | $60,000 | 3 |
| BYD America LLC | $60,000 | 5 |
| MORE GOLD TECH INC | $60,000 | 1 |
| Zoro Tools, Inc. | $53,914 | 2 |
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How much does a Writers and Authors make in Illinois?
The median Writers and Authors salary in Illinois is $60,000 based on 49 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Writers and Authors?
A Writers and Authors in Illinois earns 0% more than the national median of $60,000, or $65,005 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.