Salary of Editor in United States 2026
How much does a Editor earn?
$54,696
/ Annual
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.
$39,996 Average salary
$54,696 Maximum
$86,460
Salary data updated: October 2026
Salary of Editor in United States
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Editor / Executive Editor
2 weeks ago
, United States American City Business Journals Full-timeAmerican City Business Journals, Inc. is hiring an Editor-in-Chief to lead our local business newsroom across print,...
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Editor / Executive Editor
2 weeks ago
San Francisco, CA, San Francisco County, CA; California, United States Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Full-timeThe Wall Street Journal is seeking an accomplished editor based in San Francisco to lead our AI and tech coverage. You...
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Editor / Executive Editor
3 days ago
, United States Lookout Santa Cruz Full-timeThe Executive Editor, working with the Managing Editor as the newsroom leadership team, will shape the next generation...
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Salaries in United States {year}
| Position | Average salary / Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| User Interface Designer | $87,756 | View listings |
| Art Director | $80,016 | View listings |
| Unigraphics Designer | $74,100 | View listings |
| Writer Editor | $70,236 | View listings |
| Designer | $63,132 | View listings |
| Writer | $60,012 | View listings |
| Graphics Designer | $60,000 | View listings |
| Illustrator | $57,528 | View listings |
| Editor | $54,696 | View listings |
| Journalist | $54,180 | View listings |
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Data updated: October 2026
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Methodology
Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United States. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 10,000 job postings with salary.