Median salary
$53,560
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$29.6k – $85.8k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
21.9%
16 of 73 roles
Live roles
73
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDTrend builds as new salary snapshots accrue — check back soon.
Salary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Senior Photo Editor (Fixed Term)
Newsletter Writer & Editor
[WEBTOON] Social Media Script Writer/Video Editor (Freelancer)
Real Estate Editor (Temporary)
Seasonal Video Editor, Global Creative Marketing
Motion Graphics Editor (Contract)
Seasonal Vertical Video Editor
Strategic Content Editor (Contract-to-Hire)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
The National Football League
|
$70,720 | 2 |
Major League Baseball
|
$53,560 | 2 |
|
Vast
|
$113,360 | 1 |
|
Vox Media, LLC
|
$102,000 | 1 |
|
micro1
|
$98,800 | 1 |
|
Wattpad
|
$93,600 | 1 |
|
Jump 450 Media
|
$72,000 | 1 |
Public Library of Science
|
$50,404 | 1 |
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How much do Contract Editor roles pay?
The median salary for Contract Editor roles is $53,560 per year. Most pay falls between $29,640 (25th percentile) and $85,800 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $21,000 to $100,400.
These figures are computed live from 73 active Contract Editor roles on JobsRadar, of which 16 (21.9%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Contract Editor roles include Vast, micro1, Wattpad, Vox Media and LLC.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Contract Editor salary?
- The median is $53,560 per year, with most pay between $29,640 and $85,800 (25th–75th percentile), based on 16 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Contract Editor salary range?
- Pay ranges from about $21,000 to $100,400 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $53,560. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.