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How much does Development Editor make?
Total pay range
$73K - $131K/yr
$97K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$59K - $105K/yrBase pay
$14K - $26K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025132 Salaries submitted
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Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Media & Communications?
Media and communications jobs are expected to see increased demand due to growth in different communications platforms. Digital expertise will become increasingly important as consumers continue to shift away from print, radio and television and towards electronic media. Most media & communications careers require higher education, although this varies greatly depending on the field, and usually offer above-average pay.
Top paying industries
The top 3 paying industries for Development Editor in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $89,201, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $81,150 and Education with a median total pay of $79,047.
Information Technology
The top paying company in Information Technology for Development Editor is Wolters Kluwer.
Frequently asked questions about Development Editor salaries
The average salary for Development Editor is $96,777 per year or $47 per hour, with top earners making up to $170,315 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $72,582 (25th percentile) to $130,780 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 132 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Development Editor employees.
The highest salary for Development Editor is $130,780 per year, $10,898 per month or $63 per hour.
The lowest salary for Development Editor is $72,582 per year, $6,049 per month or $35 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Development Editor ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $59,191 per year (estimate) and goes up to $129,201 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.