Communications Editor Salary in Columbia, SC

How much does a Communications Editor make in Columbia, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Communications Editor in Columbia, SC is $57,141. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,864 to $66,415, with most professionals earning between $43,238 and $74,858.

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Maintains the corporate style guide, copy database, legal disclaimers list, templates and other tools required for quality assurance.

June 13, 2022

Create and produce marketing deliverables -- articles, blog posts, landing pages, whitepapers, press releases, event invitations, landing pages, case studies, presentations, video scripts and other customer communications materials.

December 10, 2022

Devises strategy relating to marketing, press relations, creative editorial and design services, and internal communications.

January 26, 2023

Collaborates with Product Management, Merchandising, and Creative staff to ensure copy meets intended product positioning and reaches target audience as defined by Marcomm briefs.

February 04, 2023

Demonstrates and communicates a high level of ownership and commitment to achieving result.

February 25, 2023

Follow best practices, and department processes and procedures for all event components including venue sourcing, production and post-event analysis.

March 14, 2023

Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for the Senior Editor position.

March 17, 2023

Takes responsibility for one's own actions and decisions, and their consequences.

March 17, 2023

Demonstrated significant experience with the writing and editing of an array of high quality print, broadcast, and interactive communication vehicles.

March 29, 2023

Manage immediate and near-term tasks in Asana to make sure all parties (internal and external) know what they need to be doing and by when.

April 24, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Communications Editor in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

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49864

66415

57141

Average Total Cash Compensation

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50773

67345

59006

What is the average salary for Communications Editor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Communications Editor in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Communications Editor ranges from $49,864 to $66,415 with the average base salary of $57,141. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,773 to $67,345 with the average total cash compensation of $59,006.

View Average Salary for Communications Editor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$57,141	$49,864 - $66,415
Bonus	$1,865	$910 - $931
Total Pay	$59,006	$50,773 - $67,345

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Communications Editor Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,737 - $63,582	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,810 - $66,343	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,029 - $69,298	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,557 - $64,675	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,961 - $66,544	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,041 - $67,983	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC

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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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