Editor
$90,000
median · per year, annualized USD
Median over time
▼ -34.8%
$138,000
$90,000
$58.2k
25th
$90k
Median
$120k
75th
$29.5k
$140k
Box 25th–75th · whiskers 10th–90th
Full range $14.6k – $290k · outliers off-axis
- Disclosing
- 31.8%
- Live roles
- 531
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Highest-paying jobs
Senior Editor
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Sr. Video Editor (short-form)
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Senior Manager, Executive Engagement Programs & Managing Editor
Night Editor, Politics
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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 |
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 |