How Much Does a Freelance Copy Editor Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freelance Copy Editor in the United Kingdom is £34,405, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £31,115 to £40,287, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £31,115

50TH(Median) £34,405

75TH £40,287

Freelance Copy Editor Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Freelance Copy Editor Salary	£31,115	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Freelance Copy Editor Salary	£34,405	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Freelance Copy Editor Salary	£40,287	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Freelance Copy Editor Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£31,115

Average £34,405/year

£40,287

£2,593

Average £2,867/month

£3,357

£598

Average £662/week

£775

£15

Average £17/hour

£19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£40,287	£3,357	£775	£19
Average	£34,405	£2,867	£662	£17
25th Percentile	£31,115	£2,593	£598	£15

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Freelance Copy Editor salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Freelance Copy Editor is about £34,405 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,867, and a weekly pay of around £662. Click the switch button below to see more details about Freelance Copy Editor hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Freelance Copy Editors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Freelance Copy Editor's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £32,539 - £34,405, while Intermediate make £33,178 - £35,459, Senior earn £34,307 - £37,478, Specialist earn £34,405 - £37,741, Expert can reach £34,844 - £38,268 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Freelance Copy Editor	£33,816
Intermediate Level Freelance Copy Editor	£34,405
Senior Level Freelance Copy Editor	£36,337
Specialist Level Freelance Copy Editor	£36,600
Expert Level Freelance Copy Editor	£37,039

Entry Level	2%
Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	6%
Specialist Level	6%
Expert Level	8%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Freelance Copy Editor?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Freelance Copy Editor are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £37,158 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £34,661, and Manchester pays around £32,979 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Freelance Photographer or Freelance Copy Editor?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Freelance Photographer makes more than a Freelance Copy Editor. A Freelance Photographer earns an average annual salary of £38,860. And a Freelance Copy Editor earns an average annual salary of £34,405.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Freelance Photographer	£12,936 £45,714
Editor in Chief	£36,296 £55,146

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