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Editor salary in New York, NY (Updated 2026)

How much does an Editor make in New York, NY?

Average base salary

$89,594
15%
above national average
Average $89,594
Low $54,537
High $147,185

The average salary for a editor is $89,594 per year in New York, NY. 199 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Editor job openings in New York, NY

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Production Editor (Open to Rem...
Penguin Random House3.8out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$70,500 a year
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Editor in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Profiles
 
$225,000per year
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Realtor.com
 
$190,100per year
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LSEG (London Stock Exchange Gr...
 
$171,600per year
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Confidential
 
$162,500per year
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Google
 
$161,200per year
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Archdiocese of New York
 
$160,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Editors near New York, NY

  1. Manhattan, NY
    $99,807 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $89,594 per year
  3. Albany, NY
    $79,960 per year
  4. Garden City, NY
    $75,728 per year
  5. Brooklyn, NY
    $67,118 per year

Where can an Editor earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Editor get paid in New York, NY?

Assistant Editor

Job openings
Average $85,349 per year

Associate Editor

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Average $65,699 per year

Junior Editor

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Average $70,417 per year

Senior Editor

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Average $90,676 per year