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Freelance editor salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$29.36
Average $29.36
Low $15.35
High $56.16

The average salary for a freelance editor is $29.36 per hour in the United States. 51 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 23, 2026).

Freelance Editor job openings in United States

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Freelance Medical Editor
Hueman PE Talent Solutions2out of 5 stars.
Belmont, MA
$25 - $40 an hour
Part-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Freelance Editor in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
thelab
 
$192,400per year
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MERCOR
 
$187,200per year
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Paramount
 
$150,800per year
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Omnicom Health Group
 
$145,600per year
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Publicis Groupe
 
$126,994per year
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MotorTrend Group
 
$115,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Freelance Editors near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $47.62 per hour
  2. Philadelphia, PA
    $37.76 per hour
  3. Princeton, NJ
    $36.77 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $35.69 per hour
  5. Washington, DC
    $33.99 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Freelance Editor

The average salary for a Freelance Editor is $29.36 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 51 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 23, 2026.

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Freelance Editor salaries typically range between a low of $15.35 and a high of $56.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Freelance Editor include New York, NY at $47.62 per hour, Philadelphia, PA at $37.76 per hour, and Princeton, NJ at $36.77 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Freelance Editor include thelab ($192,400 per year) and MERCOR ($187,200 per year).