Hearst employees working as Assistant Editor in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1.2 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is in line with the average of Assistant Editor professionals at Hearst worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Assistant Editor ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $59,148 per year (estimate) and goes up to $129,217 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Assistant Editor at Hearst is $69,589 per year or $33 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $105,581 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $56,129 (25th percentile) and $86,801 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 35 salaries submitted by Hearst Assistant Editor professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Assistant Editor professionals typically earn between $27 and $42 per hour.
Assistant Editor professionals typically earn between $4,677 and $7,233 monthly.
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