Editor salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$71,086
$4,263
Additional Cash Compensation
$75,349
Total Compensation
Median: 62,000
Min: $39K
Max: $200K
How Much Does a Editor Make in US?
The average salary for a Editor in US is $71,086. The average additional cash compensation for a Editor in US is $4,263. The average total compensation for a Editor in US is $75,349. Editor salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Editor employees in US.
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Editor jobs in US
Editor
+55
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are... When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to
Associate Editor
+55
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are... When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to
Assistant Editor
+55
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are... When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to
Quick Take: Axios is a thriving, fast-growing media organization dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news in an audience-first format. We're hiring a Technology Editor to help oversee our technology vertical.
Why it Matters: Axios has built a newsroom of more than 150 talented journalists committed to providing our readers the most trustworthy information in the most efficient way possible. This journalist will work with the
Come join us!
This is a unique opportunity to drive transformational change within an established business - with world class marketing and technology resources at your disposal.
MVF owns and operates a portfolio of brands that attract multi-millions of visitors each year. However, we have struggled to build long-term engagement with the visitors we acquire and this constrains our ability to build valuable brands, retain and grow audiences and
A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our
Associate Editor, Collected Editions
+55
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are... When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to
Editor, Home, CNN Underscored
+55
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are... When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to
Editor, Weekend - CNN Business
+55
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are... When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to
Copy Editor, CNN
+55
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are... When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to
Assistant Editor, Collected Editions
+55
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are... When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to
Quick take: Axios is a growth-stage startup dedicated to providing trustworthy, award-winning news content in an audience-first format. We're hiring a part-time copy editor!
Why it matters: We are recruiting experienced copy editors to help shape, structure, and edit Axios newsletters and news stories as needed. You will maintain Axios style and voice, ensuring Smart Brevity in all content. You will work with reporters to offer comments and
Editor Salary ranges
The most common Editor salary in US is between $60k - $70k.
Average Editor Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Editor make the most at companies with 1,000+ employees, earning $75,114 on average.
Editor Salary by gender
The average Editor salary for women is $67,104 and the average Editor salary for men is $82,842.
Editor Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Editor with 7+ years of experience is $103,367. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $50,833.
Average Content salaries in US
| Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Editor | $71,086 | Min: $39K Max: $200K |
| Copywriter | $72,394 | Min: $38K Max: $230K |
| Content Strategist | $77,483 | Min: $42K Max: $210K |
| Technical Writer | $77,862 | Min: $41K Max: $224K |
| Content Manager | $81,392 | Min: $38K Max: $230K |
| Content Marketing Manager | $85,530 | Min: $40K Max: $210K |
| Senior Technical Writer | $97,828 | Min: $57K Max: $200K |
Skills that affect Editor salaries in US
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Ad Copy
2% have this skill
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Editing
2% have this skill
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Content Strategy
2% have this skill
4
Content Marketing
2% have this skill
5
Analytical Research
1% have this skill
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B2B content
1% have this skill
Recent Editor salaries in US
$55,000
Yearly Salary
A Associate Editor reported a yearly salary of $55,000 with +$5,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
51-200 Employees
New York City, NY
$55,000
Yearly Salary
A Associate Editor reported a yearly salary of $55,000 with +$5,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
51-200 Employees
New York City, NY
$80,000
Yearly Salary
A Editor reported a yearly salary of $80,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$90,000
Yearly Salary
A Basketball Lead Editor reported a yearly salary of $90,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$170,000
Yearly Salary
A Editorial Director reported a yearly salary of $170,000 with +$16,600 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
New York City, NY
$75,100
Yearly Salary
A Video Editor reported a yearly salary of $75,100 with +$8,636 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Editor reported a yearly salary of $120,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
New York City, NY
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Managing Editor reported a yearly salary of $120,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
New York City, NY
$55,000
Yearly Salary
A Managing Editor reported a yearly salary of $55,000 with +$14,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
$115,000
Yearly Salary
A senior editor reported a yearly salary of $115,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
New York City, NY
1-5 Reports