Editor Salary

How much does an Editor make?

As of Jul 21, 2021, the average annual pay for an Editor in the United States is $52,756 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $25.36 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,015/week or $4,396/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $95,000 and as low as $12,500, the majority of Editor salaries currently range between $37,000 (25th percentile) to $65,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $83,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Editor varies greatly (by as much as $28,000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Based on recent job postings on ZipRecruiter, the Editor job market in both Ashburn, VA and the surrounding area is very active. An Editor in your area makes on average $53,479 per year, or $723 (1%) more than the national average annual salary of $52,756. Virginia ranks number 5 out of 50 states nationwide for Editor salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Editor jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

Find your next high paying job as an Editor on ZipRecruiter today.

What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Editor Jobs

We’ve identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Editor job is above the national average. Topping the list is San Francisco, CA, with Fremont, CA and San Jose, CA close behind in the second and third positions. San Jose, CA beats the national average by $10,180 (19.3%), and San Francisco, CA furthers that trend with another $14,772 (28.0%) above the $52,756 average.

Significantly, San Francisco, CA has a very active Editor job market as there are several companies currently hiring for this type of role.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Editor appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top ten cities varies very little at 10% between San Francisco, CA and Sunnyvale, CA, reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Editor role.

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Editor Jobs in the U.S.

We found at least five jobs related to the Editor job category that pay more per year than a typical Editor salary. Top examples of these roles include: Physician Editor, Senior Managing Editor, and Editor In Chief.

Importantly, all of these jobs are paid between $30,729 (58.2%) and $53,705 (101.8%) more than the average Editor salary of $52,756. If you’re qualified, getting hired for one of these related Editor jobs may help you make more money than that of the average Editor position.