Updated on: Jan 28, 2026
The average Author (contract) in Chicago, IL makes $79,169, 23% above the national average Author (contract) salary of $64,451. This pay is 4% lower than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, New Orleans, LA, and Las Vegas, NV.
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