Editor salary in United States

The average salary for an Editor is $78,465 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 886 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 17, 2026.

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Editor salaries typically range between a low of $46,961 and a high of $131,105 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Editor include Washington, DC at $96,586 per year, San Francisco, CA at $90,713 per year, and New York, NY at $89,306 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Editor include Epsilon Inc ($244,098 per year) and Proclinical Staffing ($202,810 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Editor salary compares to related positions:

• Assistant Editor: Average $74,908 per year
• Associate Editor: Average $65,454 per year
• Junior Editor: Average $63,312 per year
• Senior Editor: Average $92,472 per year