Associate Beauty Editor Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Beauty Editor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Beauty Editor in the United States is $42,316 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,027
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,052 to $47,399
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,169
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Associate Beauty Editor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $47,399 $3,950 $912 $23
Average $42,316 $3,526 $814 $20
25th Percentile $38,052 $3,171 $732 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Beauty Editor Salaries

An Associate Beauty 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 Associate Beauty Editor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Beauty 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): $40,145
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $41,610
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,505
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,928
  • Expert (over 8 years): $45,140
Levels Salary
Entry Level Associate Beauty Editor$40,145
Intermediate Level Associate Beauty Editor$41,610
Senior Level Associate Beauty Editor$44,505
Specialist Level Associate Beauty Editor$44,928
Expert Level Associate Beauty Editor$45,140
$40,145 0 yr
$41,610 < 2 yrs
$44,505 2-4 yrs
$44,928 5-8 yrs
$45,140 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate Beauty 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 Associate Beauty Editors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $46,853.
  • California: $46,675.
  • Massachusetts: $46,053.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Beauty 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: $53,374
  • San Francisco: $52,849
  • Oakland: $51,677

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Beauty Editor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 14.68% 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.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 2.27% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
  • Content Management Systems (Mentioned in 1.99% Job Postings): A content management system is computer software used to manage the creation and modification of digital content.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 14.68%
PowerPoint 2.27%
Content Management Systems 1.99%
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 an Associate Beauty Editor's salary.
  • Microsoft Windows: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Content Management Systems: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Direct Mail: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Microsoft Windows
$55,434
31%
Content Management Systems
$52,049
23%
Direct Mail
$49,510
17%
Outside Sales
$49,510
17%
PowerPoint
$47,818
13%
Onboarding
$46,971
11%
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How Education impacts an Associate Beauty Editor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Beauty Editors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Associate Beauty Editor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $43,016 and $46,759).

Associate Beauty Editor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Beauty Editor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.4%
High School 12.2%
Associates 6.1%
Bachelors 64.6%
Masters 14.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Associate Beauty Editor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Beauty 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Associate Beauty Editor

Salaries for an Associate Beauty Editor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,313 in 2023 to around $43,561 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Beauty Editor salary trends, .

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