How much does a Junior Editor make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Junior Editor in the United States is $71,375. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $55,048 to a high of $89,435, with most professionals earning between $62,829 and $80,828.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Junior Editor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Junior Editor Salary $55,048 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Junior Editor Salary $62,829 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Junior Editor Salary $71,375 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Junior Editor Salary $80,828 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Junior Editor Salary $89,435 US March 01, 2025
25% $62,829 10% $55,048 90% $89,435 75% $80,828 $71,375 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Editor I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Junior Editor

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Editor III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Junior Editor in the United States. The base salary for Junior Editor ranges from $62,829 to $80,828 with the average base salary of $71,375. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,365 to $82,127 with the average total cash compensation of $72,215.

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