Assistant Editor Salary in the United States

Assistant Editor Salary

How much does an Assistant Editor make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Assistant Editor in the United States is $75,961. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $67,231 to $85,025, with most professionals earning between $59,283 and $93,278.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Assistant Editor Salary $59,283 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Assistant Editor Salary $67,231 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Assistant Editor Salary $75,961 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Assistant Editor Salary $85,025 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Assistant Editor Salary $93,278 US April 01, 2025
25% $67,231 10% $59,283 90% $93,278 75% $85,025 $75,961 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Assistant Editor ?

Editors work on producing an issue of Bild, West Berlin, 1977. Previous front pages are affixed to the wall behind them. There are various editorial positions in publishing. Typically, one finds editorial assistants reporting to the senior-level editorial staff and directors who report to senior executive editors. Senior executive editors are responsible for developing a product for its final release. The smaller the publication, the more these roles overlap. The top editor at many publications may be known as the chief editor, executive editor, or simply the editor. A frequent and highly ...

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    Editor I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Assistant Editor

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Editor III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Assistant Editor in the United States. The base salary for Assistant Editor ranges from $67,231 to $85,025 with the average base salary of $75,961. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,231 to $85,025 with the average total cash compensation of $75,961.

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