Desk Editor Salary in Roanoke, VA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Desk Editor in Roanoke, VA is $73,134. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,527 to $82,865, with most professionals earning between $56,690 and $91,725.

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Average Salary Range for Desk Editor in Roanoke, VA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
64527
82865
73134

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
65099
84225
74020
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 Roanoke, VA. The base salary for Desk Editor ranges from $64,527 to $82,865 with the average base salary of $73,134. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,099 to $84,225 with the average total cash compensation of $74,020.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $73,134 $64,527 - $82,865
Bonus $886 $572 - $1,360
Total Pay $74,020 $65,099 - $84,225
* 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 Roanoke, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Lynchburg, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,384 - $81,398 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,522 - $80,291 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,249 - $83,793 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE High Point, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,879 - $84,603 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Winston Salem, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,235 - $83,775 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,954 - $83,415 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
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About Roanoke, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is la....More

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

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