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Copy Editor salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 18 open job postings for Copy Editor roles in United States, 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 United States

  1. Sr. Copy EditorCrowley Webb · Buffalo, NY · $50K–$70K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  2. Senior Copy EditorChewy · Plantation, FL · $79K–$118K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  3. Senior Copy EditorChewy · United States · $78.5K–$118K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
  4. Senior Copy EditorChewy · United States · $78K–$118K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
  5. Copy EditorThe Economist · New York City, NY · $73K–$97K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
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Copy Editor pay in other places

  1. New York$60.3K median, $60K–$85K typical, 5 postingsNew York: middle half $60K–$85K, median $60.3K
  2. New York City, NY$29.00/hr ($60.3K/yr) median, $17.00–$40.87/hr typical, 4 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $17.00–$40.87/hr, median $29.00/hr ($60.3K/yr)
  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 United States?

The median posted base pay for Copy Editor jobs in United States is $17.00/hr ($35.4K/yr), from 18 job postings with pay at 7 companies.

What is the typical Copy Editor pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $15.00–$40.87/hr. The top 10% list $98.5K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $31.2K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Copy Editor jobs?

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

How many Copy Editor jobs in United States list pay?

18 open postings at 7 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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