Wiley employees working as Developmental Editor in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.1 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Developmental Editor professionals at Wiley worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Developmental 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 Developmental Editor at Wiley is $65,177 per year or $31 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $98,182 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $52,778 (25th percentile) and $80,991 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by Wiley Developmental Editor professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Developmental Editor professionals typically earn between $25 and $39 per hour.
Developmental Editor professionals typically earn between $4,398 and $6,749 monthly.