Freelancer employees working as Development Editor in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 69 ratings. This is 10% lower than the average of Development Editor professionals at Freelancer 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 Freelancer 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 1 salaries submitted by Freelancer 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.