Copy Editor Salary in the US

$51,350
per year
per month
$4,280
per month
per year
Bonus
$1,300/year
Bonus
$110/month

Copy Editor - Average Salary

The average salary for a Copy Editor is $51,350 per year ($4,280 per month), which is $2,140 (-4%) lower than the average salary in the United States.
A Copy Editor can expect an average starting salary of $37,690. The highest salaries can exceed $85,275.
$37,690
Low
$51,350
Average salary
$85,275
High
$3,140
Low
$4,280
Average salary
$7,110
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0
$45,800
$91,675
Salary$37,690 - 85,275
Bonus$0 - 6,400
Total Pay$37,690 - 91,675
$0
$3,820
$7,640
Salary$3,140 - 7,110
Bonus$0 - 530
Total Pay$3,140 - 7,640

Copy Editor Salary Range

Low
$37,690
Average salary
$51,350
Senior
$64,650
High
$85,275
Low
$3,140
Average salary
$4,280
Senior
$5,390
High
$7,110
Among Copy Editors in the U.S., Entry Level Copy Editors and Junior Copy Editors have the lower salaries, while Scientific Copy Editors and Senior Copy Editors enjoy the highest salaries.

Copy Editor - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Copy Editor$63K/year
+22% 
Scientific Copy Editor$60K/year
+16% 
Freelance Copy Editor$54K/year
+6% 
Junior Copy Editor$43K/year
 -17%
Entry Level Copy Editor$40K/year
 -23%

Copy Editor - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Copy Editor with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $39,230 per year. A mid level Copy Editor with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $44,850, while a Senior Copy Editor with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $61,240. Copy Editors with more than 20 years of experience earn $62,780 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Copy Editor

Late Career▲ +22%
Senior▲ +19%
Average Salary$51,350/year
Mid Level▼ -13%
Entry Level▼ -24%

Gender Breakdown

Female
74%
Male
26%

Copy Editor - Jobs by Location

Copy Editor - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Copy Editor jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Copy Editor

How much does a Copy Editor make in the US?
A Copy Editor in the US earns an average of $51,350 gross per year, which is about $4,280 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Copy Editor updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Copy Editor in the US?
The starting salary of a Copy Editor in the US is around $37,690 gross per year. Entry Level Copy Editors and Junior Copy Editors usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Copy Editor in the US?
The highest salary of a Copy Editor in the US can reach and exceed $85,275 gross per year. Scientific Copy Editors and Senior Copy Editors usually have the highest salaries.
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