How much does an Editorial Director make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Editorial Director in the United States is $153,117. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $125,507 to a high of $176,869, with most professionals earning between $138,665 and $165,550.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Editorial Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Editorial Director Salary $125,507 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Editorial Director Salary $138,665 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Editorial Director Salary $153,117 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Editorial Director Salary $165,550 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Editorial Director Salary $176,869 US March 01, 2025
25% $138,665 10% $125,507 90% $176,869 75% $165,550 $153,117 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Average Base Salary

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153117

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151872
189715
171774
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