News Anchor Salary in Chicago, Illinois

News Anchor Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a News Anchor make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Anchor in Chicago, IL is $64,307. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,900 to $71,953, with most professionals earning between $50,156 and $78,914.

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10th Percentile News Anchor Salary $50,156 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile News Anchor Salary $56,900 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile News Anchor Salary $64,307 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile News Anchor Salary $71,953 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile News Anchor Salary $78,914 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $56,900 10% $50,156 90% $78,914 75% $71,953 $64,307 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a News Anchor ?

A news presenter - also known as a newsreader, newscaster (short for "news broadcaster"), anchorman or anchorwoman, news anchor or simply an anchor - is a person who presents news during a news program on the television, on the radio or on the Internet. They may also be a working journalist, assisting in the collection of news material and may, in addition, provide commentary during the program. News presenters most often work from a television studio or radio studio, but may also present the news from remote locations in the field related to a particular major news event....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of News Anchor in Chicago, IL. The base salary for News Anchor ranges from $56,900 to $71,953 with the average base salary of $64,307. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,900 to $71,953 with the average total cash compensation of $64,307.
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