As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Editor I in the United States is $63,969. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,719 to $71,784, with most professionals earning between $52,029 and $78,899.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $71,784 | $5,982 | $1,380 | $35 |
| Average | $63,969 | $5,331 | $1,230 | $31 |
| 25th Percentile | $57,719 | $4,810 | $1,110 | $28 |
An entry-level Editor I with less than 1 year of experience earns about $62,664. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $63,355. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $65,081. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $65,426, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $65,657.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Editor I | $62,664 |
| Intermediate Level Editor I | $63,355 |
| Senior Level Editor I | $65,081 |
| Specialist Level Editor I | $65,426 |
| Expert Level Editor I | $65,657 |
| Entry Level | 2% |
| Mid Level | 1% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 3% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Editor I compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $56,895 in 2023 to approximately $57,162 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Editor I salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $63,969 | 68.5% | ||
| Bonus | $658 | 0.7% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $4,944 | 5.3% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,714 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,293 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 8.9% | ||
| Pension | $3,490 | 3.7% | ||
| Time Off | $7,954 | 8.5% | ||
| Total Compensation | $93,375 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Editor I is $63,969. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Editor I is $31; the average weekly pay of Editor I is $1,230; the average monthly pay of Editor I is $5,331.
An Editor I's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Editor I earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Editor I is $80,282.
The highest pay for Editor I is $78,899.
The lowest pay for Editor I is $52,029.
Editor I reviews, edits, and re-writes a variety of documents and/or digital content. Responsible for creating and maintaining accurate and compelling content for written copy and/or websites and other online communications media. Being an Editor I ensures that all content meets required and accepted format and standards. Evaluates content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency. Additionally, Editor I may coordinate with creative team to produce final drafts. Requires a bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. The Editor I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Editor I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
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