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Editor salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Editor make in the United States?

Average base salary

$77,191
Average $77,191
Low $45,794
High $130,115

The average salary for a editor is $77,191 per year in the United States. 865 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Editor job openings in United States

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Lifestyle Editor
Northern Virginia Magazine
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
7 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Editor in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Epsilon Inc
 
$244,098per year
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Proclinical Staffing
 
$202,810per year
Sony Pictures Entertainment
 
$193,839per year
Realtor.com
 
$190,100per year
Markon
 
$190,000per year
Radio Free Asia
 
$190,000per year

Highest paying cities for Editors near United States

  1. Baltimore, MD
    $104,135 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $99,034 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $88,926 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $86,232 per year
  5. Boston, MA
    $85,400 per year

Where can an Editor earn more?

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Assistant Editor

Job openings
Average $74,658 per year