As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Magazine Editor in the United States is $65,409. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,892 to $73,214, with most professionals earning between $51,047 and $80,320.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Magazine Editor Salary | $51,047 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Magazine Editor Salary | $57,892 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Magazine Editor Salary | $65,409 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Magazine Editor Salary | $73,214 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Magazine Editor Salary | $80,320 | US | April 01, 2025 |
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| Job Title | Experience | EDUCATION | Salary Compared to This Job |
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| Job Title Communications Editor I | Experience 0 - 2 | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Communications Editor II | Experience 2 - 4 | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Communications Editor III | Experience 4 - 7 | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Communications Editor IV | Experience 7 + | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Editor I | Experience 0 - 2 | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
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