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Senior editor salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$92,023
Average $92,023
Low $59,391
High $142,582

The average salary for a senior editor is $92,023 per year in the United States. 445 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Senior Editor job openings in United States

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Senior Medical Editor (Publica...
Syneos Health3.6out of 5 stars.
Indiana
$62,000 - $175,700 a year
Full-time
22 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Editor in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Weber Shandwick
 
$234,000per year
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Oscar Health
 
$199,800per year
Gusto
 
$184,000per year
Open Society Foundations
 
$171,767per year
MERCOR
 
$166,400per year
Altria
 
$162,450per year

Highest paying cities for Senior Editors near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $153,081 per year
  2. Jersey City, NJ
    $126,620 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $118,850 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $105,569 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $103,494 per year

Where can a Senior Editor earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Senior Editor get paid in United States?

Assistant Editor

Job openings
Average $73,569 per year