Assistant Editor Salary in the United States

Assistant Editor Salary

How much does an Assistant Editor make?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Assistant Editor in the United States is $78,740. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,311 to $89,168, with most professionals earning between $60,726 and $98,662.

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Assistant Editor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Assistant Editor Salary $60,726 US January 01, 2025
25th Percentile Assistant Editor Salary $69,311 US January 01, 2025
50th Percentile Assistant Editor Salary $78,740 US January 01, 2025
75th Percentile Assistant Editor Salary $89,168 US January 01, 2025
90th Percentile Assistant Editor Salary $98,662 US January 01, 2025
25% $69,311 10% $60,726 90% $98,662 75% $89,168 $78,740 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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    Editor I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
69311
89168
78740

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
69901
90603
79666
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 $69,311 to $89,168 with the average base salary of $78,740. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,901 to $90,603 with the average total cash compensation of $79,666.

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