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Copy Editor salaries in New York City, NY

Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Copy Editor roles in New York City, NY, updated Nov 12, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Copy Editor postings in New York City, NY

  1. Copy EditorThe Economist · New York City, NY · $73K–$97K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  2. Copy EditorThe Economist Group · New York City, NY · $73K–$97K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026Apply
  3. Copy Editor - Computer Product DescriptionsB&H Photo Video · New York City, NY · $26.00–$32.00/hr · Posted Nov 2, 2026
  4. Copy Editor - (Remote)Workada · New York City, NY · $17.00/hr · Posted Oct 30, 2026
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Copy Editor pay in other places

  1. United States$17.00/hr ($35.4K/yr) median, $15.00–$40.87/hr typical, 18 postingsUnited States: middle half $15.00–$40.87/hr, median $17.00/hr ($35.4K/yr)
  2. New York$60.3K median, $60K–$85K typical, 5 postingsNew York: middle half $60K–$85K, median $60.3K
  3. Florida$17.00/hr ($35.4K/yr) median, $15.00–$47.36/hr typical, 3 postingsFlorida: middle half $15.00–$47.36/hr, median $17.00/hr ($35.4K/yr)
  4. Remote$17.00/hr ($35.4K/yr) median, $15.00–$17.00/hr typical, 5 postingsRemote: middle half $15.00–$17.00/hr, median $17.00/hr ($35.4K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Copy Editor make in New York City, NY?

The median posted base pay for Copy Editor jobs in New York City, NY is $29.00/hr ($60.3K/yr), from 4 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Copy Editor pay range in New York City, NY?

The middle half of postings list $17.00–$40.87/hr. The top 10% list $85K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $35.4K or less.

How does New York City, NY pay compare with all Copy Editor jobs?

The median here is $29.00/hr ($60.3K/yr), against $17.00/hr ($35.4K/yr) across all 19 postings for the role.

How many Copy Editor jobs in New York City, NY list pay?

4 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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