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Editor salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Editor make in the United States?

Average base salary

$77,016
Average $77,016
Low $45,629
High $129,993

The average salary for a editor is $77,016 per year in the United States. 864 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 26, 2026).

Editor job openings in United States

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Legal Editor
LexisNexis Legal & Professional3.6out of 5 stars.
Colorado
$53,900 - $94,200 a year
Full-time
1 day 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
 
$195,637per 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
    $98,324 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $88,283 per year
  4. Boston, MA
    $85,400 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $84,670 per year

Where can an Editor earn more?

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

Assistant Editor

Job openings
Average $73,097 per year