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Copy editor salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$37.25
Average $37.25
Low $23.55
High $58.91

The average salary for a copy editor is $37.25 per hour in the United States. 1.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Copy Editor job openings in United States

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Copy Editor
AVMA4out of 5 stars.
Schaumburg, IL
$52,000 - $59,000 a year
Full-time
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Copy Editor in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
GoodRx
 
$157,000per year
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NBCUniversal
 
$153,750per year
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Next Solutions LLC
 
$150,000per year
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Hogarth Worldwide
 
$143,520per year
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Intelliswift Software
 
$127,774per year
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Run Studios
 
$119,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Copy Editors near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $44.64 per hour
  2. Dallas, TX
    $40.69 per hour
  3. Boston, MA
    $40.40 per hour
  4. Washington, DC
    $39.83 per hour
  5. Chicago, IL
    $37.00 per hour

Where can a Copy Editor earn more?

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Senior Copy Editor

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