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Writer/Editor salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Writer/Editor make in the United States?

Average base salary

$76,073
Average $76,073
Low $47,216
High $122,568

The average salary for a writer/editor is $76,073 per year in the United States. 216 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Writer/Editor job openings in United States

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Writer/Editor, Social Science
Harvard University4.2out of 5 stars.
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Writer/Editor in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
PHAXIS
 
$212,500per year
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Allstate Insurance
 
$168,480per year
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Harvard Business Publishing
 
$166,400per year
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Scientific Research Corporatio...
 
$158,775per year
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U.S. Department of State
 
$152,907per year
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THE PLANET GROUP
 
$150,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Writer/Editors near United States

  1. Huntsville, AL
    $106,049 per year
  2. Arlington, VA
    $89,689 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $85,802 per year
  4. Poway, CA
    $83,432 per year
  5. Albuquerque, NM
    $82,358 per year

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Senior Writer/Editor

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