Desk Editor Salary in Little Rock, Arkansas

How much does a Desk Editor make in Little Rock, AR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Desk Editor in Little Rock, AR is $71,839. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,384 to $81,398, with most professionals earning between $55,686 and $90,101.

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What does a Desk Editor do?

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Works as part of team with editors and other sub editors to ensure content moves rapidly to clients.

December 09, 2022

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with various levels of authors, editors and desk editors.

May 11, 2023

Plans and edits online daily news and features stories, working directly with National Desk reporters, correspondents, editors and producers on digital stories.

November 11, 2022

Set up and coordinate live remotes inside and outside the building.

December 07, 2022

Assist and sometimes create the digital reporting on respective web pages and social media accounts.

January 25, 2023

Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, act decisively and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news, environment.

February 24, 2023

Editing and managing video on digital platforms.

March 20, 2023

Provides representation of the National Desk in news meetings when needed.

March 30, 2023

Monitor emergency scanners and electronic/printed sources for news and disseminate the information to appropriate newsroom personnel.

April 25, 2023

Answer heavy phone call volume and research stories while successfully multitasking in a high pressure, tight deadline newsroom environment.

April 26, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Desk Editor in Little Rock, AR

Average Base Salary

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63384

81398

71839

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

63946

82733

72709

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 Little Rock, AR. The base salary for Desk Editor ranges from $63,384 to $81,398 with the average base salary of $71,839. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,946 to $82,733 with the average total cash compensation of $72,709.

View Average Salary for Desk Editor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$71,839	$63,384 - $81,398
Bonus	$870	$562 - $1,335
Total Pay	$72,709	$63,946 - $82,733

* 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 Little Rock, AR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR
CITY, STATE Jacksonville, AR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,300 - $81,290	COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR
CITY, STATE Conway, AR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,753 - $80,588	COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR
CITY, STATE Pine Bluff, AR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,739 - $80,570	COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR
CITY, STATE Fort Smith, AR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,232 - $78,634	COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR
CITY, STATE Jonesboro, AR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,171 - $83,694	COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR
CITY, STATE Greenville, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,318 - $80,030	COMPARE TO Little Rock, AR

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About Little Rock, Arkansas

Little Rock is located at 34°44′10″N 92°19′52″W / 34.73611°N 92.33111°W / 34.73611; -92.33111 (34.736009, −92.331122). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 116.8 square miles (303 km2), of which 116.2 square miles (301 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (0.52%) is water. Little Rock is located on the south bank of the Arkansas River in Central Arkansas. Fourche Creek and Rock Creek run through the city, and flow into the river. The western part of the city is located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. Northwest of the city limits are P...

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