Sub Editor Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sub Editor in the United States is $57,015 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,439
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,805 to $64,042
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,240
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Sub Editor Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $64,042 $5,337 $1,232 $31
Average $57,015 $4,751 $1,096 $27
25th Percentile $49,805 $4,150 $958 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Sub Editor Salaries

A Sub 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 Sub Editor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sub 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): $66,605
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $58,517
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $82,858
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $101,065
  • Expert (over 8 years): $143,326
Levels Salary
Discharge... Level Sub Editor$66,605
Sub Edito... Level Sub Editor$58,517
Medical R... Level Sub Editor$82,858
Medical R... Level Sub Editor$101,065
Medical R... Level Sub Editor$143,326
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$58,517 < 2 yrs
$82,858 2-4 yrs
$101,065 5-8 yrs
$143,326 > 8 yrs
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How Do Sub 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 Sub Editors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $63,126.
  • California: $62,887.
  • Massachusetts: $62,049.

Top Paying Cities for Sub 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: $71,912
  • San Francisco: $71,205
  • Oakland: $69,626

What Skills Can Increase a Sub Editor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.66% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 3.03% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
  • Client Service (Mentioned in 1.52% Job Postings): Client services are the processes and interactions organizations and members of their staff have with their clients.
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Customer Service 8.66%
Data Entry 3.03%
Client Service 1.52%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 Sub Editor's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Medical Practice: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Standard Operating Procedures: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
 $64,997
14%
Medical Practice
 $61,576
8%
Standard Operating Procedures
 $61,576
8%
Billing
 $59,865
5%
Time Management
 $59,865
5%
Community Health
 $59,295
4%
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How Education impacts a Sub Editor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Sub Editors enter the field with a Associate'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 Sub Editor with a Associate's Degree is between $64,025 and $68,943).

Sub Editor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Sub Editor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 30.0%
High School 30.0%
Associates 27.9%
Bachelors 37.9%
Masters 4.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Sub Editor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sub 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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$49,805
Average $57,015/year
$64,042
$4,150
Average $4,751/month
$5,337
$958
Average $1,096/week
$1,232
$24
Average $27/hour
$31
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $64,042 $5,337 $1,232 $31
Average $57,015 $4,751 $1,096 $27
25th Percentile $49,805 $4,150 $958 $24

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Salary Trends for Sub Editor

Salaries for a Sub Editor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $70,036 in 2023 to around $69,661 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Sub Editor salary trends, .

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