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Technical Writer salaries in Illinois

Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Technical Writer roles in Illinois, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Technical Writer postings in Illinois

  1. Technical WriterFenwal, Inc. · Melrose Park, IL · $70K–$85K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Technical WriterFenwal, Inc. · Melrose Park, IL · $70K–$85K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Technical WriterFenwal, Inc. · Melrose Park, IL · $70K–$85K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Senior Technical WriterCgsfederal · Remote · $81.1K–$117K/yr · Posted Jun 24, 2026ApplyView posting
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Technical Writer pay in other places

  1. United States$99.1K median · $77.5K–$111K typical · 55 postingsUnited States: middle half $77.5K–$111K, median $99.1K
  2. District of Columbia$86.5K median · $54K–$105K typical · 7 postingsDistrict of Columbia: middle half $54K–$105K, median $86.5K
  3. Washington, DC$86.5K median · $54K–$105K typical · 7 postingsWashington, DC: middle half $54K–$105K, median $86.5K
  4. California$106K median · $99.1K–$111K typical · 5 postingsCalifornia: middle half $99.1K–$111K, median $106K
  5. Maryland$84K median · $78.4K–$99.1K typical · 3 postingsMaryland: middle half $78.4K–$99.1K, median $84K
  6. Melrose Park, IL$77.5K median · $77.5K–$77.5K typical · 3 postingsMelrose Park, IL: middle half $77.5K–$77.5K, median $77.5K
  7. Remote$99.1K median · $99.1K–$110K typical · 18 postingsRemote: middle half $99.1K–$110K, median $99.1K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Technical Writer make in Illinois?

The median posted base pay for Technical Writer jobs in Illinois is $77.5K a year, from 4 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Technical Writer pay range in Illinois?

The middle half of postings list $77.5K–$77.5K. The top 10% list $99.1K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $77.5K or less.

How does Illinois pay compare with all Technical Writer jobs?

The median here is $77.5K, against $99.1K across all 58 postings for the role.

How many Technical Writer jobs in Illinois list pay?

4 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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