Desk Editor Salary in Charleston, WV

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How much does a Desk Editor make in Charleston, WV?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Desk Editor in Charleston, WV is $71,323. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,926 to $80,817, with most professionals earning between $55,281 and $89,461.

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Average Salary Range for Desk Editor in Charleston, WV

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Desk Editor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Desk Editor in Charleston, WV. The base salary for Desk Editor ranges from $62,926 to $80,817 with the average base salary of $71,323. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,484 to $82,143 with the average total cash compensation of $72,189.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $71,323 $62,926 - $80,817
Bonus $866 $557 - $1,326
Total Pay $72,189 $63,484 - $82,143
* 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.

Desk Editor Salary Near Charleston, WV

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Huntington, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,451 - $80,207 COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,129 - $81,078 COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Parkersburg, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,087 - $79,740 COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,835 - $81,985 COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,674 - $83,062 COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Fairmont, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,450 - $87,911 COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
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About Charleston, West Virginia    Charleston is the most populous city in, and the capital of, the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers,....More

Charleston, West Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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