How much does a Freelance Editor make?
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/yrThe estimated total pay for a Freelance Editor is $61,864 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $58,859 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 $3,005 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 $48K-$80K/yr?
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Freelance Editor | $61,864 /yr |
| Senior Editor | $89,551 /yr |
| Lead Editor | $70,211 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Freelance Editor in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Freelance Editor in United States. Employers include Freelancer, SelfEmployed.com and Enago.
Top Paying Companies
For Freelance Editor in United States
| 1 | Freelancer | $68,218 | |
| 2 | SelfEmployed.com | $66,037 | |
| 3 | Enago | $62,539 | |
| 4 | Research Square Company | $58,990 | |
| 5 | Scribendi | $58,019 | |
| 6 | Cactus Communications | $51,625 |
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Freelance Editor | $61,864 /yr |
| Senior Editor | $89,551 /yr |
| Lead Editor | $70,211 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Freelance Editor in United States
The top 3 paying industries for a Freelance Editor in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $68,218, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $60,279 and Education with a median total pay of $58,990.
Human Resources & Staffing
The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Freelance Editor is Freelancer.
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What is the pay outlook for Arts & Design?
Jobs in arts & design are growing due to increased access to remote work. These jobs often require a bachelor’s degree and technical skills such as graphic design software, web-development and research. Salaries vary, as jobs tend to be short-term and contractual, offering workers flexible schedules and the opportunity to manage multiple projects at once.
Freelance Editor pay FAQ
The average salary for a Freelance Editor is $61,864 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 309 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Freelance Editor employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Freelance Editor in United States is $79,903 per year.
The lowest salary for a Freelance Editor in United States is $48,020 per year.
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