PLOS employees working as Associate Editor in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 5% higher than the average of Associate Editor professionals at PLOS worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Associate Editor ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $59,199 per year (estimate) and goes up to $129,198 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate Editor at PLOS is $115,482 per year or $56 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $201,049 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $86,698 (25th percentile) and $155,110 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 14 salaries submitted by PLOS Associate Editor professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Associate Editor professionals typically earn between $42 and $75 per hour.
Associate Editor professionals typically earn between $7,225 and $12,926 monthly.