How much does a Freelance Editor make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freelance Editor in the United States is $67,172. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $59,130 to $76,069, with most professionals earning between $51,807 and $84,170.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Freelance Editor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $51,807 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $59,130 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $67,172 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $76,069 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $84,170 US March 01, 2025
25% $59,130 10% $51,807 90% $84,170 75% $76,069 $67,172 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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    4 - 7 years experience
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Freelance Editor in the United States. The base salary for Freelance Editor ranges from $59,130 to $76,069 with the average base salary of $67,172. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,634 to $77,292 with the average total cash compensation of $67,964.

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