Desk Editor Salary in Kansas City, MO

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Desk Editor in Kansas City, MO is $77,584. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,450 to $87,911, with most professionals earning between $60,134 and $97,314.

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Average Salary Range for Desk Editor in Kansas City, MO

Average Base Salary

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68450
87911
77584

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
69056
89354
78525
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 Kansas City, MO. The base salary for Desk Editor ranges from $68,450 to $87,911 with the average base salary of $77,584. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,056 to $89,354 with the average total cash compensation of $78,525.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $77,584 $68,450 - $87,911
Bonus $942 $606 - $1,442
Total Pay $78,525 $69,056 - $89,354
* 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 Kansas City, MO

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Kansas City, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,555 - $88,046 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Blue Springs, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,308 - $87,729 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Lees Summit, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,308 - $87,729 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Shawnee, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,352 - $87,785 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Overland Park, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,352 - $87,785 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Lenexa, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,352 - $87,785 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
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About Kansas City, Missouri    Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 488,943 in....More

Kansas City, Missouri  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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