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Editor Salary

Updated on: Apr 15, 2026

How much does a Editor make?

The average Editor in the US makes $80,254. The average bonus for a Editor is $14,891 which represents 22.78% of their salary, with 5% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year. Editors make the most in San Jose, CA at $158,452 averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.

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Editor Salary Average

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Recent Salary Records for Editor

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Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Atlanta
Yearly Salary reported $82,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Washington
Yearly Salary reported $76,000
Type African American Female
Size of company 11-50 employees
City Detroit
Yearly Salary reported $30,000
Type Native American Non Binary
Size of company 201-500 employees
City New York City
Yearly Salary reported $50,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 1,001-5,000 employees
City Cleveland
Yearly Salary reported $38,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 11-50 employees
City Baltimore
Yearly Salary reported $50,000
Type Hispanic Or Latino Female
Size of company 10,000+ employees
City New York City
Yearly Salary reported $72,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Atlanta
Yearly Salary reported $82,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Washington
Yearly Salary reported $76,000
Type Native American Female
Size of company 51-200 employees
City Dallas
Yearly Salary reported $60,000
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The majority of people who work as Editor say “10” when asked the question “How would you rate your CEO?”

Editor Salary by Company in the US

Gain valuable into the compensation of Editors in the US. Compare and examine the salary ranges to understand the current trends.

The Associated Press Logo
The Associated Press
3 salaries recorded
$86,774/year
Hearst Logo
Hearst
2 salaries recorded
$76,750/year
Dotdash Logo
Dotdash
2 salaries recorded
$72,000/year
Dallas Morning News Logo
Dallas Morning News
2 salaries recorded
$68,326/year
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Logo
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
2 salaries recorded
$59,488/year
STI Technologies Logo
STI Technologies
2 salaries recorded
$62,000/year
The OIC Agency Logo
The OIC Agency
2 salaries recorded
$60,000/year
U.S. General Services Administration Logo
U.S. General Services Administration
2 salaries recorded
$86,000/year
JAW Logo
JAW
2 salaries recorded
$50,000/year
Freelance Student Logo
Freelance Student
2 salaries recorded
$50,000/year
Kasa Logo
Kasa
2 salaries recorded
$50,000/year
Public Broadcasting Atlanta Logo
Public Broadcasting Atlanta
2 salaries recorded
$82,000/year
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Equity Compensation & Stock Options

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