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.
Recent salaries shared by Lead Editor
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Lead Editor
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15+ years
$101K/yr
($101K • $0)
Odenton, MD
submitted on Feb 24, 2025
$101K/yr
$101K • $0
Lead Editor
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1-3 years
$104K/yr
($104K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on Feb 18, 2025
$104K/yr
$104K • $0
Lead Editor
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15+ years
$51K - $59K/yr
Denver, CO
submitted on Nov 7, 2024
$51K - $59K/yr
Lead Editor
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10-14 years
$116K/yr
($112K • $4K)
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on Aug 7, 2024
$116K/yr
$112K • $4K
Lead Editor
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15+ years
$108K/yr
($108K • $0)
Weston, CT
submitted on Jul 30, 2024
$108K/yr
$108K • $0
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Lead Editor
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10-14 years
$46K/yr
($46K • $0)
Indianapolis, IN
submitted on Jul 12, 2024
$46K/yr
$46K • $0
Lead Editor
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15+ years
$112K/yr
($103K • $9K)
Jersey City, NJ
submitted on Jul 5, 2024
$112K/yr
$103K • $9K
Lead Editor
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10-14 years
$185K/yr
($185K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on Jul 2, 2024
$185K/yr
$185K • $0
Lead Editor
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7-9 years
$35K/yr
($35K • $0)
Orlando, FL
submitted on Jun 25, 2024
$35K/yr
$35K • $0
Lead Editor
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4-6 years
$37K/yr
($37K • $0)
Tucson, AZ
submitted on Jun 14, 2024
$37K/yr
$37K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 2 paying industries for Lead Editor in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $83,920 and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $80,513.
Information Technology
The top paying company in Information Technology for Lead Editor is Toptal.
Frequently asked questions about Lead Editor salaries
The average salary for Lead Editor is $83,090 per year or $40 per hour, with top earners making up to $132,618 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $65,372 (25th percentile) to $106,579 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 125 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Editor employees.
The highest salary for Lead Editor is $106,579 per year, $8,882 per month or $51 per hour.
The lowest salary for Lead Editor is $65,372 per year, $5,448 per month or $31 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Lead Editor ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $59,138 per year (estimate) and goes up to $207,587 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
