Cengage employees working as Development Editor in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 22 ratings. This is in line with the average of Development Editor professionals at Cengage worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Development Editor ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $59,167 per year (estimate) and goes up to $129,210 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Development Editor at Cengage is $96,833 per year or $47 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $170,448 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $72,625 (25th percentile) and $130,870 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by Cengage Development Editor professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Development Editor professionals typically earn between $35 and $63 per hour.
Development Editor professionals typically earn between $6,052 and $10,906 monthly.
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