Magazine Editor Salary

How much does a Magazine Editor make?

As of Jan 20, 2023, the average annual pay for a Magazine Editor in the United States is $50,027 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $24.05 an hour. This is the equivalent of $962/week or $4,168/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $72,500 and as low as $23,000, the majority of Magazine Editor salaries currently range between $40,500 (25th percentile) to $64,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $71,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Magazine Editor varies greatly (by as much as $23,500), 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 Magazine Editor job market in both Ashburn, VA and the surrounding area is very active. A Magazine Editor in your area makes on average $50,739 per year, or $712 (1%) more than the national average annual salary of $50,027. Virginia ranks number 18 out of 50 states nationwide for Magazine Editor salaries.

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

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

What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Magazine Editor Jobs

We’ve identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Magazine Editor job is above the national average. Topping the list is Sunnyvale, CA, with Livermore, CA and Santa Rosa, CA close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Rosa, CA beats the national average by $10,459 (20.9%), and Sunnyvale, CA furthers that trend with another $12,457 (24.9%) above the $50,027 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Magazine 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 Sunnyvale, CA and Costa Mesa, 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 a Magazine Editor role.

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

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

Importantly, all of these jobs are paid between $40,561 (81.1%) and $55,991 (111.9%) more than the average Magazine Editor salary of $50,027. If you’re qualified, getting hired for one of these related Magazine Editor jobs may help you make more money than that of the average Magazine Editor position.