How much does a Staff Editor make in Detroit, MI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Staff Editor in Detroit, MI is $79,882. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,477 to $90,515, with most professionals earning between $61,915 and $100,196.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Staff Editor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Staff Editor in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Staff Editor ranges from $70,477 to $90,515 with the average base salary of $79,882. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,102 to $92,000 with the average total cash compensation of $80,852.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $79,882 $70,477 - $90,515
Bonus $969 $624 - $1,485
Total Pay $80,852 $71,102 - $92,000
* 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 Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,694 - $90,794 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,656 - $90,745 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,470 - $90,506 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,582 - $90,650 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,142 - $91,368 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,545 - $90,602 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
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