How much does a Music Editor make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Music Editor in the United States is $86,201. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $75,880 to $97,619, with most professionals earning between $66,483 and $108,013.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Music Editor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Music Editor Salary $66,483 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Music Editor Salary $75,880 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Music Editor Salary $86,201 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Music Editor Salary $97,619 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Music Editor Salary $108,013 US March 01, 2025
25% $75,880 10% $66,483 90% $108,013 75% $97,619 $86,201 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
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
75880
97619
86201

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
76527
99187
87216
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Music Editor in the United States. The base salary for Music Editor ranges from $75,880 to $97,619 with the average base salary of $86,201. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,527 to $99,187 with the average total cash compensation of $87,216.

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