Cengage employees working as Senior Development Editor in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 19 ratings. This is in line with the average of Senior Development Editor professionals at Cengage worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Development Editor ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $59,141 per year (estimate) and goes up to $129,220 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Development Editor at Cengage is $182,120 per year or $88 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $289,562 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $143,954 (25th percentile) and $233,348 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Cengage Senior Development Editor professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Development Editor professionals typically earn between $69 and $112 per hour.
Senior Development Editor professionals typically earn between $11,996 and $19,446 monthly.
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