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Copyeditor III Salary in the United States

Copyeditor III Salary

How much does an Copyeditor III make in the United States? The average Copyeditor III salary in the United States is $97,290 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $86,840 and $111,330. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Copyeditor III Salary $77,326 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Copyeditor III Salary $86,840 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Copyeditor III Salary $97,290 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Copyeditor III Salary $111,330 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Copyeditor III Salary $124,113 US March 26, 2024
25% $86,840 10% $77,326 90% $124,113 75% $111,330 $97,290 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Copyeditor III is responsible for creating and maintaining accurate and compelling content for written copy and/or websites and other online communications media. Reviews, edits, and re-writes a variety of documents and/or digital content. Being a Copyeditor III evaluates content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency. Ensures that all content meets required and accepted format and standards. In addition, Copyeditor III may coordinate with creative team to produce final drafts. May provide guidance to lower-level staff. Requires a bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Copyeditor III work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Working as a Copyeditor III typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    Copyeditor II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Copyeditor III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Copyeditor Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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