Complex employees working as Editor in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Editor professionals at Complex worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Editor ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $59,159 per year (estimate) and goes up to $129,213 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Editor at Complex is $86,403 per year or $42 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $150,790 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $64,815 (25th percentile) and $116,235 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by Complex Editor professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Editor professionals typically earn between $31 and $56 per hour.
Editor professionals typically earn between $5,401 and $9,686 monthly.
Editor with an estimated total pay of $61K - $105K/yr
Managing Editor with an estimated total pay of $77K - $121K/yr