Copywriting salary in Chicago
Employer-stated pay · updated Mar 10, 2026
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Copywriting pay in Chicago is measured from 36 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is entry-level, where 22 postings put the middle half between $62,000 and $80,000, with a median of $74,000.
Pay moves with seniority here: entry-level around $74,000, senior around $121,000.
Against the 4 other measured markets for copywriting at entry-level, this sits below 3 of them; San Francisco leads at $96,000.
5 copywriting roles are open in Chicago right now, 3 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $62,000 – $80,000 | $74,000 | 22 |
| Senior | $98,000 – $124,000 | $121,000 | 14 |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
Open copywriting roles in Chicago · 3 with stated pay
Senior Copywriter (Pharmaceutical Experience Required) EVERSANA · Remote · US $78,280–$113,000 6w ago 
Copywriter Tovala · Chicago $65,000–$75,000 4mo ago 
Senior Writer VSA Partners · Chicago $90,000–$100,000 4mo ago 
Copywriter Jobs at Acosta · Chicago New Pay not stated 1d ago 
Advertising Copywriter Unlock Health · Chicago Pay not stated 4w ago 
