What are the main factors that influence an Editorial Lead's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Editorial Lead?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Editorial Lead roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Editorial Lead's salary?

An Editorial Lead's salary grows with experience: starting around $101,795 for beginners, reaching about $109,755 at mid-level, and approach $145,978 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Editorial Lead?

Editorial Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Editorial Lead roles are District of Columbia $135,597, California $135,082, Massachusetts $133,282. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Editorial Lead roles make?

Salaries for Editorial Lead level roles vary by specialization: Editorial Director: $152,696; Editorial Manager: $130,817; Editorial Specialist: $110,450; Editorial Coordinator: $96,417; Editorial Writer: $81,749.

Editorial Lead Salary in Connecticut

How much does an Editorial Lead make in Connecticut? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Editorial Lead in Connecticut is $130,882 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

However, an Editorial Lead's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $163,567
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,148 to $147,990
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,644

10% $104,644

50% (Median) $130,882

90% $163,567

Editorial Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$147,990	$12,333	$2,846	$71
Average	$130,882	$10,907	$2,517	$63
25th Percentile	$117,148	$9,762	$2,253	$56

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Key Factors That Influence Editorial Lead Salaries

An Editorial Lead's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Editorial Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Editorial Lead's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $101,795
Early Career (1-2 years): $116,740
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,755
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $127,317
Expert (over 8 years): $145,978

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Communications Editor III	less than 1 year	$101,795
Communications Editor IV	1-2 years	$116,740
Communications Editor Supervisor	2-4 years	$109,755
Editorial Lead	5-8 years	$127,317
Communications Editor Manager, Sr.	over 8 years	$145,978

How Do Editorial Lead Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Editorial Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $135,597.
California: $135,082.
Massachusetts: $133,282.

District of Columbia $135,597 California $135,082 Massachusetts $133,282 Washington $132,792 New Jersey $132,743 Alaska $132,572 Connecticut $130,882 New York $130,196

Hawaii $128,004 Rhode Island $126,975 Maryland $126,277 Minnesota $125,322 Colorado $124,954 Illinois $124,832 Oregon $124,366 Delaware $124,023

New Hampshire $123,808 Virginia $123,325 Pennsylvania $121,917 Nevada $121,207 North Dakota $120,974 Michigan $120,606 Wisconsin $120,472 Vermont $120,202

Texas $119,455 Maine $119,406 Arizona $119,333 Ohio $119,247 Georgia $118,120 Indiana $117,557 Wyoming $117,447 Utah $117,275

Iowa $117,202 Kansas $116,614 Louisiana $116,443 North Carolina $116,381 Missouri $116,357 Florida $115,879 Montana $115,622 Nebraska $115,377

Kentucky $115,242 South Carolina $114,753 Tennessee $114,446 Idaho $114,324 New Mexico $113,430 Oklahoma $113,234 Alabama $112,511 South Dakota $111,299

Arkansas $110,638 West Virginia $110,282 Mississippi $109,217

Top Paying Cities for Editorial Lead

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Old Mystic: $128,806
Oneco: $128,474
Avon: $129,052

Old Mystic, CT $128,806

Oneco, CT $128,474

Avon, CT $129,052

Bloomfield, CT $129,125

Windsor, CT $129,129

Bristol, CT $129,116

Burlington, CT $129,108

Broad Brook, CT $128,408

Canaan, CT $128,496

Canton, CT $128,989

Canton Center, CT $128,951

Colebrook, CT $128,500

Collinsville, CT $128,980

East Berlin, CT $128,910

East Canaan, CT $128,640

East Glastonbury, CT $129,127

East Granby, CT $128,425

East Hartland, CT $128,097

East Windsor Hill, CT $129,029

Ellington, CT $128,127

Farmington, CT $128,912

Falls Village, CT $128,936

Glastonbury, CT $129,131

Granby, CT $128,162

Berlin, CT $128,900

Lakeville, CT $129,046

Manchester, CT $129,116

Bolton, CT $128,949

New Britain, CT $128,861

New Hartford, CT $129,086

Norfolk, CT $128,817

North Canton, CT $128,855

North Granby, CT $127,784

Pine Meadow, CT $128,971

Plainville, CT $128,910

Barkhamsted, CT $128,713

Poquonock, CT $129,029

Riverton, CT $128,555

Vernon Rockville, CT $128,774

Rocky Hill, CT $128,987

Salisbury, CT $128,179

Sharon, CT $130,023

Simsbury, CT $128,938

Somers, CT $127,073

Somersville, CT $127,048

South Glastonbury, CT $129,097

South Windsor, CT $129,078

North Windham, CT $128,776

Pomfret Center, CT $128,640

Putnam, CT $128,567

Quinebaug, CT $128,606

Rogers, CT $128,562

Scotland, CT $128,782

South Willington, CT $128,458

South Windham, CT $128,809

South Woodstock, CT $128,627

Storrs Mansfield, CT $128,705

Thompson, CT $128,593

Ashford, CT $128,481

Willington, CT $128,441

Windham, CT $128,790

Woodstock, CT $128,590

Woodstock Valley, CT $128,538

New London, CT $128,812

Baltic, CT $128,781

Canterbury, CT $128,727

Central Village, CT $128,626

East Lyme, CT $128,853

Bozrah, CT $128,796

Gales Ferry, CT $128,803

Gilman, CT $128,822

Mashantucket, CT $128,790

Ledyard, CT $128,801

Groton, CT $128,811

Hanover, CT $128,780

Jewett City, CT $128,774

Montville, CT $128,808

Moosup, CT $128,563

Mystic, CT $128,804

Niantic, CT $128,846

North Stonington, CT $128,742

Norwich, CT $128,775

Preston, CT $128,775

Oakdale, CT $128,842

Old Lyme, CT $129,092

Stafford, CT $127,914

Stafford Springs, CT $127,978

Staffordville, CT $127,793

Suffield, CT $126,952

Taconic, CT $128,649

Tariffville, CT $128,710

Enfield, CT $126,925

Tolland, CT $128,393

Unionville, CT $129,021

East Windsor, CT $128,241

Weatogue, CT $129,058

West Granby, CT $128,436

West Hartland, CT $128,143

West Simsbury, CT $128,922

West Suffield, CT $126,974

Winchester Center, CT $128,936

Windsor Locks, CT $128,245

Winsted, CT $128,923

Hartford, CT $129,240

West Hartford, CT $129,130

East Hartford, CT $129,231

Wethersfield, CT $129,124

Newington, CT $128,887

Plainfield, CT $128,681

Quaker Hill, CT $128,812

South Lyme, CT $128,932

Sterling, CT $128,441

Stonington, CT $128,779

Pawcatuck, CT $128,709

Taftville, CT $128,775

Uncasville, CT $128,803

Versailles, CT $128,768

Voluntown, CT $128,675

Waterford, CT $128,814

Wauregan, CT $128,616

West Mystic, CT $128,807

Yantic, CT $128,784

Ansonia, CT $131,380

Beacon Falls, CT $131,030

Botsford, CT $133,445

Branford, CT $130,147

Cheshire, CT $129,907

Centerbrook, CT $129,493

Chester, CT $129,493

Clinton, CT $130,056

Cobalt, CT $129,140

Colchester, CT $129,015

Cromwell, CT $128,981

Deep River, CT $129,569

Derby, CT $131,980

Killingworth, CT $129,893

Salem, CT $128,918

Durham, CT $129,575

East Haddam, CT $129,204

East Hampton, CT $129,180

Essex, CT $129,379

Guilford, CT $130,263

Haddam, CT $129,451

Hadlyme, CT $129,272

Hawleyville, CT $133,109

Higganum, CT $129,483

Ivoryton, CT $129,518

Madison, CT $130,105

Marion, CT $129,550

Marlborough, CT $129,100

Meriden, CT $129,205

Middlefield, CT $129,300

Middle Haddam, CT $129,229

Middletown, CT $129,150

Milford, CT $133,827

Milldale, CT $129,341

Monroe, CT $135,163

Moodus, CT $129,238

Newtown, CT $133,369

North Branford, CT $130,109

Northford, CT $130,088

North Haven, CT $129,990

North Westchester, CT $129,003

Old Saybrook, CT $129,430

Orange, CT $130,591

Oxford, CT $132,063

Plantsville, CT $129,334

Portland, CT $129,084

Rockfall, CT $129,156

Sandy Hook, CT $133,253

Seymour, CT $131,450

Shelton, CT $134,742

South Britain, CT $132,548

Southbury, CT $132,503

Southington, CT $128,998

Stevenson, CT $135,450

Wallingford, CT $129,864

Stratford, CT $137,320

Westbrook, CT $129,754

New Haven, CT $129,804

East Haven, CT $129,865

Hamden, CT $129,979

West Haven, CT $129,917

Bethany, CT $130,470

Woodbridge, CT $130,191

Willimantic, CT $128,811

Abington, CT $128,623

Amston, CT $128,945

Andover, CT $128,889

Ballouville, CT $128,512

Brooklyn, CT $128,622

Chaplin, CT $128,732

Columbia, CT $128,901

Coventry, CT $128,820

Danielson, CT $128,469

Dayville, CT $128,475

Eastford, CT $128,566

East Killingly, CT $128,346

East Woodstock, CT $128,612

Fabyan, CT $128,613

Grosvenor Dale, CT $128,615

Hampton, CT $128,689

Hebron, CT $128,969

Lebanon, CT $128,855

Mansfield Center, CT $128,742

Mansfield Depot, CT $128,747

North Franklin, CT $128,796

North Grosvenordale, CT $128,623

Pomfret, CT $128,632

Bridgeport, CT $137,677

Trumbull, CT $136,938

Easton, CT $136,860

Waterbury, CT $130,328

Prospect, CT $130,295

Wolcott, CT $129,571

Bantam, CT $130,795

Bethlehem, CT $131,082

Cornwall, CT $130,171

Cornwall Bridge, CT $130,927

Gaylordsville, CT $132,114

Goshen, CT $129,842

Kent, CT $131,190

Lakeside, CT $130,939

Litchfield, CT $130,326

Middlebury, CT $131,238

Morris, CT $130,726

Naugatuck, CT $130,911

New Milford, CT $132,512

New Preston Marble Dale, CT $131,424

Northfield, CT $129,890

Oakville, CT $130,420

Pequabuck, CT $129,421

Plymouth, CT $129,845

Roxbury, CT $132,414

Sherman, CT $132,666

South Kent, CT $131,491

Terryville, CT $129,518

Thomaston, CT $130,044

Torrington, CT $129,476

Harwinton, CT $129,511

Washington, CT $131,703

Washington Depot, CT $131,790

Watertown, CT $130,601

West Cornwall, CT $129,774

Woodbury, CT $131,624

Bethel, CT $133,264

Brookfield, CT $133,052

Cos Cob, CT $138,858

Danbury, CT $133,071

New Fairfield, CT $133,073

Darien, CT $138,817

Fairfield, CT $137,595

Georgetown, CT $136,495

Greenwich, CT $138,754

Greens Farms, CT $137,516

New Canaan, CT $138,237

Norwalk, CT $138,326

Old Greenwich, CT $138,859

Redding Center, CT $135,196

Redding Ridge, CT $135,196

Ridgefield, CT $134,007

Riverside, CT $138,852

Westport, CT $137,517

Weston, CT $136,952

Southport, CT $137,563

Redding, CT $134,894

Wilton, CT $137,091

Stamford, CT $138,891

Bridgewater, CT $132,866

Editorial Lead Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Editorial Lead roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Editorial Lead positions in Financial Services or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Editorial Lead as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Editorial Lead

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$163,602	$79.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$157,058	$76.0	20%
Construction	$150,514	$72.0	15%
Business Services	$143,970	$69.0	10%
Healthcare	$137,426	$66.0	5%

Editorial Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Editorial Lead's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$117,148

Average $130,882/year

$147,990

$9,762

Average $10,907/month

$12,333

$2,253

Average $2,517/week

$2,846

$56

Average $63/hour

$71

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$147,990	$12,333	$2,846	$71
Average	$130,882	$10,907	$2,517	$63
25th Percentile	$117,148	$9,762	$2,253	$56

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