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Senior Editor Salary in the United States

Senior Editor Salary

How much does an Senior Editor make in the United States? The average Senior Editor salary in the United States is $97,301 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $86,901 and $111,401. 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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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Editor Salary $77,432 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Senior Editor Salary $86,901 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Senior Editor Salary $97,301 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Senior Editor Salary $111,401 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Senior Editor Salary $124,238 US March 26, 2024
25% $86,901 10% $77,432 90% $124,238 75% $111,401 $97,301 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Senior Editor ensures that all documents meet required and accepted format and content standards. Reviews, edits, and re-writes a variety of documents. Being a Senior Editor may coordinate with production team to produce final drafts. Evaluates content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency. In addition, Senior Editor requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Being a Senior Editor contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Working as a Senior Editor typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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