Elsevier employees working as Development Editor in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 18 ratings. This is 31% higher than the average of Development Editor professionals at Elsevier worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Development Editor ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $59,171 per year (estimate) and goes up to $129,208 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Development Editor at Elsevier is $96,823 per year or $47 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $170,426 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $72,618 (25th percentile) and $130,855 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by Elsevier 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 $6,051 and $10,905 monthly.