As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Editorial Assistant in the United States is $52,692. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $48,156 to $59,993, with most professionals earning between $44,026 and $66,640.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $59,993 | $4,999 | $1,154 | $29 |
| Average | $52,692 | $4,391 | $1,013 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,156 | $4,013 | $926 | $23 |
An entry-level Editorial Assistant with less than 1 year of experience earns about $52,353. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $52,910. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $54,544. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $54,871, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $55,089.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Editorial Assistant | $52,353 |
| Intermediate Level Editorial Assistant | $52,910 |
| Senior Level Editorial Assistant | $54,544 |
| Specialist Level Editorial Assistant | $54,871 |
| Expert Level Editorial Assistant | $55,089 |
| Entry Level | 1% |
| Mid Level | 0% |
| Senior Level | 4% |
| Top Level | 4% |
| Experienced | 5% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Editorial Assistant compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $49,678 in 2023 to approximately $50,003 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Editorial Assistant salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $52,692 | 67.8% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $4,031 | 5.2% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,213 | 2.8% | ||
| Disability | $1,054 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 10.8% | ||
| Pension | $2,845 | 3.7% | ||
| Time Off | $6,485 | 8.3% | ||
| Total Compensation | $77,673 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 3.1% |
| Associates | 3.1% |
| Bachelors | 75.2% |
| Masters | 18.1% |
| Doctorate | 0.4% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Editorial Assistant is $52,692. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Editorial Assistant is $25; the average weekly pay of Editorial Assistant is $1,013; the average monthly pay of Editorial Assistant is $4,391.
An Editorial Assistant's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Editorial Assistant earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Editorial Assistant is $66,460.
The highest pay for Editorial Assistant is $66,640.
The lowest pay for Editorial Assistant is $44,026.
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