As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Editorial Director in the United States is $73. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Editorial Director in the US can go up to $88 and the lowest down to $62, but most earn between $67 and $81. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Editorial Director in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Editorial Director Salary | $62 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Editorial Director Salary | $67 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Editorial Director Salary | $73 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Editorial Director Salary | $81 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Editorial Director Salary | $88 | US | August 01, 2026 |
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5 + years experience
Bachelor's Degree
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