As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Editor I in the United States is $29. While Salary.com is seeing that Editor I salary in the US can go up to $35 or down to $23, but most earn between $26 and $32. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Editor I in the United States.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $32 | $3 | $1 | $0 |
| Average | $29 | $2 | $1 | $0 |
| 25th Percentile | $26 | $2 | $0 | $0 |
As of April 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Editor I with under 1 year experience makes about $59,953. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Editor I makes around $60,620. After 2-4 years, the Editor I pay rises to about $61,993. Those senior Editor I with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $62,268, and those Editor I having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $62,451 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Editor I | $59,953 |
| Intermediate Level Editor I | $60,620 |
| Senior Level Editor I | $61,993 |
| Specialist Level Editor I | $62,268 |
| Expert Level Editor I | $62,451 |
| Entry Level | 1% |
| Mid Level | 0% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 3% |
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from state to state due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Editor I is $66,662 in California and in Massachusetts, the average annual salary goes to $65,774. While in New Jersey, an Editor I earns $65,508 per year.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Editor I in San Francisco, CA is $75,480 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $70,040. While an Editor I earns $67,405 per year in Boston, MA.
For those exploring the changing dynamics of Editor I salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of April 01, 2025, our research highlights a notable shift in Editor I compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $56,895 in 2023 to about $57,162 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Editor I salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $60,437 | 68.8% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $4,623 | 5.3% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,538 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,209 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 9.5% | ||
| Pension | $3,264 | 3.7% | ||
| Time Off | $7,438 | 8.5% | ||
| Total Compensation | $87,862 | 100% | ||
Reviews, edits, and re-writes a variety of documents and/or digital content. Responsible for creating and maintaining accurate and compelling content for written copy and/or websites and other online communications media. Ensures that all content meets required and accepted format and standards. Evaluates content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency. May coordinate with creative team to produce final drafts. Requires a bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
