As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Freelance Editor in South Carolina is $62,801, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,208 weekly, or $5,233 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Freelance Editor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Freelance Editor in South Carolina vary widely, spanning from $51,848 to $71,988. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,067) and 75th percentile ($67,610), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,988 per year. This $10,543 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Copyediting, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, South Carolina Freelance Editor often earn 6.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 42 companies. However, South Carolina currently ranks 42 nationwide for Freelance Editor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $51,848 SC January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $57,067 SC January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $62,801 SC January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $67,610 SC January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Freelance Editor Salary $71,988 SC January 01, 2026
25% $57,067 10% $51,848 90% $71,988 75% $67,610 $62,801 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Goose Creek, SC Avg. Salary $66,424 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, SC Avg. Salary $64,337 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adams Run, SC Avg. Salary $66,095 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aiken, SC Avg. Salary $64,631 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alcolu, SC Avg. Salary $61,941 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allendale, SC Avg. Salary $64,337 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Anderson, SC Avg. Salary $64,386 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Andrews, SC Avg. Salary $63,335 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Arcadia, SC Avg. Salary $65,401 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Awendaw, SC Avg. Salary $66,032 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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