How much does a Writer/Editor make?
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$74K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Writer/Editor is $73,959 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $69,940 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $4,019 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $56K-$98K/yr?
For Editor
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What is the total pay trajectory for Editor?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Editor | $72,554 /yr |
| Senior Editor | $89,600 /yr |
| Lead Editor | $70,293 /yr |
For Editor
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What is the total pay trajectory for Editor?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Editor | $72,554 /yr |
| Senior Editor | $89,600 /yr |
| Lead Editor | $70,293 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Writer/Editor at different companies?
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Writer/Editor pay FAQ
The average salary for a Writer/Editor is $73,959 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 488 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Writer/Editor employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Writer/Editor in United States is $97,523 per year.
The lowest salary for a Writer/Editor in United States is $56,245 per year.
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