Language Editor Salary in the United States

How much does a Language Editor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Language Editor in the United States is $49,578 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Language Editor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,467
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,730 to $54,231
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,226
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Language Editor Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $54,231 $4,519 $1,043 $26
Average $49,578 $4,131 $953 $24
25th Percentile $45,730 $3,811 $879 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Language Editor Salaries

A Language Editor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Language Editor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Language Editor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $50,112
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $50,537
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,716
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,951
  • Expert (over 8 years): $52,109
Levels Salary
Entry Level Language Editor$50,112
Intermediate Level Language Editor$50,537
Senior Level Language Editor$51,716
Specialist Level Language Editor$51,951
Expert Level Language Editor$52,109
$50,112 0 yr
$50,537 < 2 yrs
$51,716 2-4 yrs
$51,951 5-8 yrs
$52,109 > 8 yrs
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How Do Language Editor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Language Editors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $54,892.
  • California: $54,684.
  • Massachusetts: $53,955.

Top Paying Cities for Language Editors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $62,532
  • San Francisco: $61,918
  • Oakland: $60,544

What Skills Can Increase a Language Editor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Consulting (Mentioned in 7.11% Job Postings): Providing technical or business expertise and advice to internal or external clients.
  • Waste Management (Mentioned in 3.15% Job Postings): The collection, transportation, handling, and disposal process of dealing with removal of human waste.
  • Data Collection (Mentioned in 1.76% Job Postings): Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established system, which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes. Data collection is a component of research in all fields of study including physical and social sciences, humanities, and business. While methods vary by discipline, the emphasis on ensuring accurate and honest collection remains the same. The goal for all data collection is to capture quality evidence that allows analysis to lead to the formulation of convincing and credible answers to the questions that have been posed.
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Consulting 7.11%
Waste Management 3.15%
Data Collection 1.76%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Language Editor's salary.
  • Packaging: Can increase your salary by up to 32%.
  • Waste Management: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Environmental Protection: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Packaging
 $65,443
32%
Waste Management
 $60,981
23%
Environmental Protection
 $59,493
20%
Chemistry
 $58,997
19%
Sustainability
 $58,502
18%
Time Management
 $58,502
18%
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How Education impacts a Language Editor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Language Editors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Language Editor with a Bachelor's Degree is between $54,469 and $57,986).

Language Editor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Language Editor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 10.5%
High School 10.5%
Associates 16.4%
Bachelors 62.5%
Masters 10.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Language Editor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Language Editor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$45,730
Average $49,578/year
$54,231
$3,811
Average $4,131/month
$4,519
$879
Average $953/week
$1,043
$22
Average $24/hour
$26
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $54,231 $4,519 $1,043 $26
Average $49,578 $4,131 $953 $24
25th Percentile $45,730 $3,811 $879 $22

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Salary Trends for Language Editor

Salaries for a Language Editor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,753 in 2023 to around $47,511 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Language Editor salary trends, .

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