NPR employees working as Editor in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 13% lower than the average of Editor professionals at NPR worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a 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 Editor at NPR is $86,413 per year or $42 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $150,804 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $64,823 (25th percentile) and $116,247 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 16 salaries submitted by NPR Editor professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Editor professionals typically earn between $31 and $56 per hour.
Editor professionals typically earn between $5,402 and $9,687 monthly.
Editor I with an estimated total pay of $49K - $66K/yr
Digital Editor with an estimated total pay of $57K - $86K/yr
Editor with an estimated total pay of $61K - $99K/yr
