Assistant Editor Salary in the United States

Assistant Editor Salary

How much does an Assistant Editor make in the United States? The average Assistant Editor salary in the United States is $44,335 as of January 26, 2023, but the salary range typically falls between $38,233 and $50,205. 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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What is an Assistant Editor ?

Editors work on producing an issue of Bild, West Berlin, 1977. Previous front pages are affixed to the wall behind them. There are various editorial positions in publishing. Typically, one finds editorial assistants reporting to the senior-level editorial staff and directors who report to senior executive editors. Senior executive editors are responsible for developing a product for its final release. The smaller the publication, the more these roles overlap. The top editor at many publications may be known as the chief editor, executive editor, or simply the editor. A frequent and highly ...

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Managing Editor
NeuABC - McLean , VA
Manage a diverse team of editors, assistant editors, art directors, designers, and creative contributors, fostering a supportive, collaborative environment. Provide leadership, advice, guidance, and ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 75 days ago
Editorial Assistant
Tax Analysts - Falls Church , VA
Assists with editing as needed and notifies quality control of errors. * Creates shells for ... May assist with training new hires as needed. * Maintains a database of correspondent agreements ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 10 days ago
Senior Writer/Editor
George Mason University - Fairfax , VA
Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Strategic Marketing and Communications, the Senior Writer/Editor will research, write, edit, and distribute external and internal communications including news ...
The Washington Post - 11 days ago
Copy and Content Editor/Writer
MPF Federal LLC - Fort Belvoir , VA
MPF Federal is seeking currently seeking a Copy and Content Editor/Writer in the Fort Belvoir, VA area to assist with reviewing critical content across multiple channels and engaging the appropriate ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 47 days ago
Administrative Assistant/Scheduler
Nascus - Arlington , VA
... website editing) Job Duties * Responsible for answering and routing calls, taking messages ... Provide additional administrative office support and assist with special projects as assigned
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 9 days ago
Administrative Assistant
The University of Virginia - Wise , VA
... editing presentations as well as promotional materials and correspondence. In addition, this position will assist with administrative tasks at the Oxbow Center, a dual purpose economic and ...
Upward.net - 18 days ago

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    Copy Editor - Web

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Assistant Editor

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Editor, Sr.

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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38233
50205
44335

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
38798
51956
45067
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Assistant Editor in the United States. The base salary for Assistant Editor ranges from $38,233 to $50,205 with the average base salary of $44,335. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,798 to $51,956 with the average total cash compensation of $45,067.

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