How much does an Editorial Manager make in the United States? The average Editorial Manager salary in the United States is $109,867 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $95,812 and $130,211. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Editorial Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Editorial Manager Salary $83,016 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Editorial Manager Salary $95,812 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Editorial Manager Salary $109,867 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Editorial Manager Salary $130,211 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Editorial Manager Salary $148,733 US March 26, 2024
25% $95,812 10% $83,016 90% $148,733 75% $130,211 $109,867 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Editorial Manager

Editorial Manager manages a staff of editors who review, edit, and rewrite a variety of documents and/or digital content. Collaborates with and review the work of staff. Being an Editorial Manager reads and evaluates content for print and/or online publications to ensure consistency of thought, development, and organization. Ensures that all content meets required and accepted format and standards. Additionally, Editorial Manager manages the daily operations of the department within an organization. Trains and provides guidance to staff. Requires a bachelor's degree in journalism. Typically reports to a director. The Editorial Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an Editorial Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Editorial Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Editorial Manager, the highest Editorial Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Editorial Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Editorial Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Editorial Manager salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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