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Associate editor salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Associate Editor make in the United States?

Average base salary

$64,252
Average $64,252
Low $44,444
High $92,889

The average salary for a associate editor is $64,252 per year in the United States. 166 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Associate Editor job openings in United States

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Associate Editor, The Hill
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.2.6out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
$65,000 - $70,000 a year
Full-time
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Associate Editor in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Sony Pictures Entertainment
 
$134,030per year
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Newsday Media Group
 
$122,500per year
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Dow Jones
 
$122,500per year
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Tekberry
 
$120,640per year
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T. Rowe Price
 
$114,667per year
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Genesis10
 
$114,421per year
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Highest paying cities for Associate Editors near United States

  1. Houston, TX
    $87,850 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $77,333 per year
  3. Philadelphia, PA
    $75,831 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $65,130 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $64,578 per year

Where can an Associate Editor earn more?

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

Assistant Editor

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Average $75,147 per year

Editor

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Average $77,248 per year

Junior Editor

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Average $64,186 per year

Senior Editor

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Average $89,648 per year