How much does an Editorial Writer make in Indianapolis, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Editorial Writer in Indianapolis, IN is $130,765. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $96,251 to a high of $164,894, with most professionals earning between $112,699 and $148,629.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
112699
148629
130765

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
114205
158874
134932
What is the average salary for Editorial Writer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Editorial Writer in Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Editorial Writer ranges from $112,699 to $148,629 with the average base salary of $130,765. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $114,205 to $158,874 with the average total cash compensation of $134,932.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $130,765 $112,699 - $148,629
Bonus $4,167 $1,506 - $10,245
Total Pay $134,932 $114,205 - $158,874
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Fishers, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,023 - $141,144 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Greenwood, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,653 - $148,568 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Carmel, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,560 - $148,446 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Anderson, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,255 - $141,450 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,688 - $140,701 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Muncie, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,838 - $140,900 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Assistant Editorial Manager/Content Writer LOCATION Indianapolis, IN MINIMUM SALARY $45,445 MAXIMUM SALARY $56,217
JOB TITLE Editorial Assistant LOCATION Indianapolis, IN MINIMUM SALARY $46,856 MAXIMUM SALARY $58,373
JOB TITLE Editorial Manager LOCATION Indianapolis, IN MINIMUM SALARY $92,816 MAXIMUM SALARY $116,873
JOB TITLE Editorial Director LOCATION Indianapolis, IN MINIMUM SALARY $134,292 MAXIMUM SALARY $154,588
JOB TITLE Editorial Designer LOCATION Indianapolis, IN MINIMUM SALARY $63,681 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,827
JOB TITLE Editorial Photographer LOCATION Indianapolis, IN MINIMUM SALARY $58,675 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,142
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