Sports Editor Salary in Atlanta, GA

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How much does a Sports Editor make in Atlanta, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sports Editor in Atlanta, GA is $77,798. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $60,305 to a high of $97,575, with most professionals earning between $68,641 and $88,150.

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Average Salary Range for Sports Editor in Atlanta, GA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
68641
88150
77798

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
69250
89596
78740
What is the average salary for Sports Editor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sports Editor in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Sports Editor ranges from $68,641 to $88,150 with the average base salary of $77,798. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,250 to $89,596 with the average total cash compensation of $78,740.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $77,798 $68,641 - $88,150
Bonus $943 $608 - $1,446
Total Pay $78,740 $69,250 - $89,596
* 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.

Sports Editor Salary Near Atlanta, GA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,382 - $87,817 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,445 - $87,898 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,151 - $87,520 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,802 - $80,651 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,027 - $84,792 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,975 - $79,589 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
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