CNN employees working as Assignment Editor in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is 11% higher than the average of Assignment Editor professionals at CNN worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Assignment Editor ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $59,311 per year (estimate) and goes up to $128,989 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Assignment Editor at CNN is $80,450 per year or $39 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $130,494 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $62,596 (25th percentile) and $103,974 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by CNN Assignment Editor professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Assignment Editor professionals typically earn between $30 and $50 per hour.
Assignment Editor professionals typically earn between $5,216 and $8,664 monthly.