Side-by-side distribution
Editor
$90,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 31.8%
- Live roles
- 531
Reporter
$92,604
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 38.6%
- Live roles
- 171
Highest-paying jobs
Senior Editor
Business Editor
Safety Transparency Editor, Safety Systems
Sr. Video Editor (short-form)
Editor, Books Desk
Social-First Videographer & Editor
Senior Manager, Executive Engagement Programs & Managing Editor
Night Editor, Politics
Senior News Editor, Lifestyle & Celebrity
Editor, Audience — A.I. and Emerging Platforms
Highest-paying jobs
Target Analyst Reporter (Level 1-4)
Target Analyst Reporter (Level 1-4)
Global Business and Finance Reporter
Reporter, Transportation & Mobility
Technology Reporter — Business of Tech, AI & Power
Target Analyst Reporter
Private Credit Reporter
Freelance Anchor/Reporter
Healthcare Industry Reporter and Storyteller
Senior Video Journalist, Reporter Video
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
The New York Times
|
$134,304 | 26 |
NoGigiddy
|
$44,720 | 9 |
Black White Zebra
|
$105,680 | 8 |
TEGNA Inc.
|
$62,400 | 7 |
Penske Media Corp.
|
$80,000 | 6 |
micro1
|
$98,800 | 5 |
Vox Media, LLC
|
$116,000 | 4 |
Wisevu
|
$26,338 | 4 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Neal R Gross & Co
|
$72,800 | 14 |
| AX Axios | $100,000 | 12 |
Prevail
|
$46,800 | 6 |
|
The New York Times
|
$126,635 | 5 |
|
TEGNA Inc.
|
$92,500 | 5 |
| GR GRVTY | $155,000 | 3 |
The Banner
|
$80,000 | 3 |
|
Semafor
|
$158,750 | 2 |
Editor salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $130,000 | 14 |
| Austin | $115,000 | 5 |
| Chicago | $115,000 | 6 |
| Denver | $115,000 | 4 |
| New York | $114,473 | 55 |
| Singapore | $98,800 | 5 |
| Los Angeles | $93,000 | 10 |
| Toronto | $85,680 | 10 |
| Atlanta | $78,000 | 3 |
Editor vs Reporter: which pays more?
The median for Editor is $90,000 per year (typically $58,240–$120,000), versus $92,604 for Reporter ($72,850–$125,000). That puts Reporter about 3% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Editor and Reporter are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.