News Director Salary in Chicago, Illinois

News Director Salary in Chicago, IL

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Director in Chicago, IL is $129,708. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $102,685 to a high of $159,188, with most professionals earning between $115,563 and $145,139.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile News Director Salary $102,685 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile News Director Salary $115,563 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile News Director Salary $129,708 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile News Director Salary $145,139 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile News Director Salary $159,188 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $115,563 10% $102,685 90% $159,188 75% $145,139 $129,708 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a News Director ?

A news director is an individual at a broadcast station or network or a newspaper who is in charge of the news department. In local news, the news director is typically in charge of the entire news staff, including journalists, news presenters, photographers, copy writers, television producers, and other technical staff. The director also keeps track of how the show is going on, as well as talking to the producer to get things going. Typically, the only individual at a station/network or publication who wields more power than the news director is a general manager or company president....

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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 Director in Chicago, IL. The base salary for News Director ranges from $115,563 to $145,139 with the average base salary of $129,708. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $115,563 to $145,139 with the average total cash compensation of $129,708.

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