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Managing editor salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Managing Editor make in the United States?

Average base salary

$81,721
Average $81,721
Low $49,130
High $135,930

The average salary for a managing editor is $81,721 per year in the United States. 215 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 1, 2026).

Managing Editor job openings in United States

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Managing Editor K-12
Goodheart-Willcox Publisher3.1out of 5 stars.
Tinley Park, IL
$80,000 - $100,000 a year
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Managing Editor in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Bloomberg
 
$205,000per year
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NPR
 
$202,500per year
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Tripadvisor
 
$180,000per year
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The Kansas City Star
 
$170,000per year
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MERCOR
 
$166,400per year
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Radio Free Asia
 
$165,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Managing Editors near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $156,488 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $137,103 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $107,014 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $99,504 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $96,309 per year

Where can a Managing Editor earn more?

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