CNN employees working as Copy Editor in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Copy Editor professionals at CNN worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Copy Editor ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $65,759 per year (estimate) and goes up to $135,759 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Copy Editor at CNN is $70,538 per year or $34 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $116,967 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $54,260 (25th percentile) and $92,251 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by CNN Copy Editor professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Copy Editor professionals typically earn between $26 and $44 per hour.
Copy Editor professionals typically earn between $4,522 and $7,688 monthly.
Copy Editor with an estimated total pay of $55K - $85K/yr