Deputy Editor Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

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

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Deputy Editor in Columbia, SC is $73,463. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $56,940 to a high of $92,145, with most professionals earning between $64,814 and $83,242.

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Collaborate with the Managing Editor and Social Media Coordinator to craft content that adheres to editorial standards and audience growth goals.

October 27, 2022

Reporting and writing for print and online publications.

November 21, 2022

Assist in assigning and editing stories for both editions.

January 23, 2023

Act as audience ambassador throughout HuffPost and across Oath, working with editorial teams to continuously improve audience-first activities.

January 28, 2023

Edit and publish steady stream of daily and weekly copy for wide range of commodity industries and markets both online and in print.

February 10, 2023

Review styling and representation of key brands on the site and feed back with a plan of action and suggestions to the OSE.

March 13, 2023

Lead audience optimization efforts, managing the day-to-day schedules and activities of five to eight audience editors focused specifically on search and social distribution.

May 02, 2023

Develop sources and deep expertise about important digital technologies, including online platforms and new consumer products, that have implications for privacy, security, and marketplace fairness.

May 03, 2023

Works with Assignment Desk to hire crews and coordinate logistical information for live feeds and tape acquisition.

May 13, 2023

Build audience in innovation section with steady coverage of key topics, enterprise and evergreen stories, and the occasional scoop.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Deputy Editor in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

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64814

83242

73463

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

65388

84607

74355

What is the average salary for Deputy Editor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Deputy Editor in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Deputy Editor ranges from $64,814 to $83,242 with the average base salary of $73,463. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,388 to $84,607 with the average total cash compensation of $74,355.

View Average Salary for Deputy Editor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$73,463	$64,814 - $83,242
Bonus	$892	$574 - $1,366
Total Pay	$74,355	$65,388 - $84,607

* 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.

Deputy Editor Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,521 - $80,296	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,234 - $83,781	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,820 - $88,387	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,024 - $80,943	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,429 - $84,032	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,103 - $84,898	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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