Side-by-side distribution
Editor
$85,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 32.7%
- Live roles
- 614
Reporter
$109,540
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 37%
- Live roles
- 181
Highest-paying jobs
Strategic Content Editor (Contract-to-Hire)
Standards Editor
Senior Editor
Film & Video Editor - AI Trainer
Video Editor - AI Trainer
Content Video Editor - AI Trainer
Audio Editor - AI Trainer
Regulatory Writer and/or Regulatory QC/ Editor
Safety Transparency Editor, Safety Systems
Senior Editor, D.C.
Highest-paying jobs
Target Analyst Reporter (Level 1-4)
Target Analyst Reporter (Level 1-4)
Healthcare Reporter
Global Business and Finance Reporter
Technology Reporter — Business of Tech, AI & Power
Senior Producer, Reporter Video
Target Analyst Reporter
Private Credit Reporter
Leveraged Finance Reporter
California Reporter
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
EverAI
|
$64,000 | 34 |
|
The New York Times
|
$134,135 | 21 |
Black White Zebra
|
$125,000 | 12 |
NoGigiddy
|
$44,720 | 9 |
|
Handshake
|
$260,000 | 4 |
Assist World
|
$104,000 | 4 |
Penske Media Corp.
|
$85,000 | 4 |
Lago
|
$17,680 | 4 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Neal R Gross & Co
|
$72,800 | 15 |
|
The New York Times
|
$124,635 | 9 |
| AX Axios | $92,500 | 6 |
Prevail
|
$46,800 | 6 |
|
Penske Media Corp.
|
$79,125 | 4 |
|
Semafor
|
$165,000 | 3 |
| GR GRVTY | $155,000 | 3 |
|
9fin
|
$130,000 | 3 |
Editor salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | $135,000 | 10 |
| New York | $126,231 | 40 |
| San Francisco | $125,000 | 11 |
| Austin | $115,000 | 7 |
| Denver | $115,000 | 6 |
| Chicago | $103,905 | 12 |
| Los Angeles | $95,000 | 11 |
| Atlanta | $75,000 | 3 |
Reporter salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $124,635 | 16 |
| San Francisco | $115,000 | 3 |
Editor vs Reporter: which pays more?
The median for Editor is $85,000 per year (typically $64,000–$129,990), versus $109,540 for Reporter ($72,800–$130,000). That puts Reporter about 29% 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.