Desk Editor Salary in Columbus, OH

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How much does a Desk Editor make in Columbus, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Desk Editor in Columbus, OH is $77,361. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,256 to $87,655, with most professionals earning between $59,967 and $97,027.

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Average Salary Range for Desk Editor in Columbus, OH

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
68256
87655
77361

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
68861
89093
78298
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 Columbus, OH. The base salary for Desk Editor ranges from $68,256 to $87,655 with the average base salary of $77,361. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,861 to $89,093 with the average total cash compensation of $78,298.

View Average Salary for Desk Editor as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $77,361 $68,256 - $87,655
Bonus $937 $605 - $1,438
Total Pay $78,298 $68,861 - $89,093
* 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 Columbus, OH

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,835 - $87,114 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,291 - $83,847 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,008 - $82,199 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,099 - $86,169 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,842 - $87,123 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,954 - $83,415 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
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About Columbus, Ohio    The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus....More

Columbus, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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