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 $95,918 for beginners, reaching about $103,419 at mid-level, and approach $137,550 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 Virginia

How much does an Editorial Lead make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Editorial Lead in Virginia is $123,325 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $154,124
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,384 to $139,446
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,602

10% $98,602

50% (Median) $123,325

90% $154,124

Editorial Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$139,446	$11,621	$2,682	$67
Average	$123,325	$10,277	$2,372	$59
25th Percentile	$110,384	$9,199	$2,123	$53

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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): $95,918
Early Career (1-2 years): $110,000
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,419
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,967
Expert (over 8 years): $137,550

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Communications Editor III	less than 1 year	$95,918
Communications Editor IV	1-2 years	$110,000
Communications Editor Supervisor	2-4 years	$103,419
Editorial Lead	5-8 years	$119,967
Communications Editor Manager, Sr.	over 8 years	$137,550

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:

Ivanhoe: $113,418
Lambsburg: $113,659
Laurel Fork: $113,786

Ivanhoe, VA $113,418

Lambsburg, VA $113,659

Laurel Fork, VA $113,786

Marion, VA $112,826

Max Meadows, VA $113,598

Meadowview, VA $111,810

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $112,716

Rocky Gap, VA $112,778

Ruther Glen, VA $118,965

Sealston, VA $122,043

Sharps, VA $118,442

Spotsylvania, VA $120,077

Sparta, VA $119,448

Stafford, VA $125,568

Stratford, VA $120,760

Tappahannock, VA $119,175

Thornburg, VA $120,472

Unionville, VA $118,517

Village, VA $119,025

Warsaw, VA $119,448

Weems, VA $117,104

Sandy Point, VA $119,603

White Stone, VA $116,778

Wicomico Church, VA $117,629

Woodford, VA $119,981

Zacata, VA $120,386

Winchester, VA $119,820

Bentonville, VA $118,793

Berryville, VA $121,548

Boyce, VA $121,770

Brucetown, VA $119,900

Chester Gap, VA $121,061

Clear Brook, VA $119,297

Cross Junction, VA $115,427

Fishers Hill, VA $117,087

Flint Hill, VA $120,404

Front Royal, VA $120,474

Gore, VA $116,074

Hume, VA $122,032

Huntly, VA $120,606

Strasburg, VA $116,630

Linden, VA $122,328

Markham, VA $122,301

Maurertown, VA $115,044

Middletown, VA $118,908

Millwood, VA $121,553

Rileyville, VA $117,463

Earlysville, VA $115,741

Esmont, VA $114,670

Faber, VA $114,162

Fishersville, VA $115,225

Free Union, VA $115,550

Gordonsville, VA $116,761

Greenwood, VA $115,086

Ivy, VA $115,790

Keene, VA $115,133

Keswick, VA $116,019

Locust Dale, VA $117,284

Lovingston, VA $112,938

Lyndhurst, VA $113,789

Montpelier Station, VA $116,789

Nellysford, VA $113,921

North Garden, VA $115,021

Orange, VA $117,932

Palmyra, VA $116,069

Piney River, VA $112,412

Quinque, VA $116,036

Roseland, VA $112,844

Ruckersville, VA $115,988

Schuyler, VA $114,268

Shipman, VA $112,920

Somerset, VA $116,794

Stanardsville, VA $115,650

Troy, VA $116,196

Tyro, VA $113,152

Waynesboro, VA $115,400

White Hall, VA $115,607

Woodberry Forest, VA $117,246

Achilles, VA $115,464

Amelia Court House, VA $117,607

Ark, VA $116,199

Arvonia, VA $115,168

Ashland, VA $118,752

Aylett, VA $118,809

Barhamsville, VA $117,098

Beaumont, VA $117,580

Beaverdam, VA $118,741

Bena, VA $115,431

Bohannon, VA $115,904

Bremo Bluff, VA $115,916

Bruington, VA $118,571

Bumpass, VA $118,562

Cardinal, VA $115,955

Cartersville, VA $116,875

Charles City, VA $117,830

Christchurch, VA $116,869

Church View, VA $117,139

Cobbs Creek, VA $116,277

Columbia, VA $116,571

Crozier, VA $118,364

Cumberland, VA $115,923

Deltaville, VA $116,373

Diggs, VA $115,949

Redwood, VA $112,842

Rich Creek, VA $113,227

Ridgeway, VA $114,015

Riner, VA $113,216

Ripplemead, VA $112,920

Rocky Mount, VA $112,944

Salem, VA $112,393

Sandy Level, VA $113,185

Shawsville, VA $112,739

Spencer, VA $113,988

Staffordsville, VA $113,420

Stanleytown, VA $114,203

Stuart, VA $113,958

Thaxton, VA $112,604

Troutville, VA $112,562

Union Hall, VA $112,963

Vesta, VA $113,813

Villamont, VA $112,548

Vinton, VA $112,337

Wirtz, VA $112,615

Woolwine, VA $113,734

Bristol, VA $109,566

Abingdon, VA $111,191

Andover, VA $110,860

Appalachia, VA $110,860

Bee, VA $112,230

Ben Hur, VA $111,320

Big Stone Gap, VA $109,872

Birchleaf, VA $112,341

Blackwater, VA $110,009

Castlewood, VA $110,330

Cleveland, VA $111,670

Clinchco, VA $112,242

Clintwood, VA $112,115

Coeburn, VA $111,045

Damascus, VA $112,063

Dante, VA $111,676

Davenport, VA $112,449

Dryden, VA $110,232

Duffield, VA $109,299

Dungannon, VA $109,697

East Stone Gap, VA $110,104

Ewing, VA $112,727

Fort Blackmore, VA $108,995

Gate City, VA $108,251

Haysi, VA $112,885

Hiltons, VA $108,507

Honaker, VA $112,293

Jonesville, VA $111,592

Keokee, VA $110,558

Lebanon, VA $111,236

Mc Clure, VA $111,698

Mendota, VA $109,600

Nickelsville, VA $109,141

Nora, VA $111,404

Norton, VA $110,979

Pennington Gap, VA $110,531

Pound, VA $111,439

Rosedale, VA $112,170

Rose Hill, VA $112,530

Saint Charles, VA $111,180

Saint Paul, VA $111,034

Weber City, VA $107,920

Whitetop, VA $112,502

Wise, VA $111,277

Pulaski, VA $113,709

Atkins, VA $112,749

Austinville, VA $113,660

Barren Springs, VA $113,757

Bastian, VA $112,765

Bland, VA $113,029

Broadford, VA $112,647

Cana, VA $113,834

Ceres, VA $112,657

Chilhowie, VA $112,619

Cripple Creek, VA $113,129

Crockett, VA $113,102

Draper, VA $113,615

Dugspur, VA $113,698

Elk Creek, VA $113,049

Emory, VA $112,301

Fancy Gap, VA $113,736

Fries, VA $113,429

Galax, VA $113,614

Glade Spring, VA $112,078

Rural Retreat, VA $112,958

Saltville, VA $112,668

Speedwell, VA $113,032

Sugar Grove, VA $112,776

Tannersville, VA $112,580

Troutdale, VA $112,696

Willis, VA $113,638

Woodlawn, VA $113,683

Wytheville, VA $113,364

Staunton, VA $115,261

Augusta Springs, VA $114,773

Bacova, VA $114,234

Blue Grass, VA $114,280

Brownsburg, VA $113,598

Buena Vista, VA $112,667

Churchville, VA $115,582

Clifton Forge, VA $113,849

Covington, VA $113,231

Craigsville, VA $114,786

Crimora, VA $115,700

Deerfield, VA $114,876

Doe Hill, VA $114,778

Fairfield, VA $113,430

Fort Defiance, VA $115,785

Glen Wilton, VA $113,416

Goshen, VA $114,292

Greenville, VA $114,221

Grottoes, VA $115,807

Head Waters, VA $114,968

Hot Springs, VA $113,916

Iron Gate, VA $114,043

Lexington, VA $113,629

Low Moor, VA $113,778

Mc Dowell, VA $114,824

Middlebrook, VA $114,249

Millboro, VA $114,339

Mint Spring, VA $114,824

Montebello, VA $113,208

Monterey, VA $114,493

Mount Sidney, VA $115,836

Mustoe, VA $114,683

New Hope, VA $115,769

Port Republic, VA $115,745

Raphine, VA $113,735

Rockbridge Baths, VA $113,847

Selma, VA $113,889

Steeles Tavern, VA $113,969

Stuarts Draft, VA $114,395

Swoope, VA $115,057

Verona, VA $115,838

Vesuvius, VA $112,953

Warm Springs, VA $114,270

West Augusta, VA $115,126

Weyers Cave, VA $115,865

Williamsville, VA $114,887

Lynchburg, VA $110,981

Altavista, VA $112,034

Alton, VA $114,482

Amherst, VA $111,735

Appomattox, VA $111,936

Bedford, VA $112,619

Big Island, VA $112,002

Blairs, VA $114,455

Brookneal, VA $112,477

Buffalo Junction, VA $114,844

Callands, VA $113,901

Chatham, VA $113,994

Clifford, VA $111,905

Clover, VA $114,203

Cluster Springs, VA $114,838

Coleman Falls, VA $111,440

Concord, VA $111,134

Crystal Hill, VA $114,026

Danville, VA $114,546

Hillsville, VA $113,834

Carson, VA $118,220

Hiwassee, VA $113,460

Independence, VA $113,066

Annandale, VA $134,531

Burke, VA $133,271

Dumfries, VA $129,369

Dunn Loring, VA $134,704

Fairfax, VA $132,692

Fairfax Station, VA $132,332

Falls Church, VA $134,821

Fort Belvoir, VA $133,191

Great Falls, VA $132,697

Greenway, VA $134,819

Lorton, VA $132,439

Merrifield, VA $134,394

Mc Lean, VA $134,807

West Mclean, VA $134,819

Mount Vernon, VA $133,691

Newington, VA $133,384

Dry Fork, VA $114,233

Brooke, VA $124,655

Evington, VA $111,597

Forest, VA $111,379

Gladstone, VA $112,033

Gladys, VA $112,035

Glasgow, VA $112,751

Goode, VA $111,747

Gretna, VA $113,182

Halifax, VA $114,449

Howardsville, VA $114,265

Hurt, VA $112,549

Java, VA $113,863

Ararat, VA $113,806

Axton, VA $114,157

Bassett, VA $114,075

Belspring, VA $113,483

Bent Mountain, VA $112,520

Blacksburg, VA $112,947

Blue Ridge, VA $112,482

Boones Mill, VA $112,440

Buchanan, VA $112,862

Callaway, VA $112,734

Christiansburg, VA $112,958

Cascade, VA $114,058

Catawba, VA $112,669

Check, VA $112,909

Claudville, VA $113,738

Cloverdale, VA $112,273

Collinsville, VA $114,454

Copper Hill, VA $112,760

Critz, VA $113,921

Daleville, VA $112,388

Dublin, VA $113,543

Eagle Rock, VA $113,187

Eggleston, VA $113,315

Elliston, VA $112,645

Ferrum, VA $113,365

Fieldale, VA $114,291

Fincastle, VA $112,738

Floyd, VA $113,374

Glade Hill, VA $112,869

Glen Lyn, VA $112,953

Goodview, VA $112,470

Hardy, VA $112,423

Henry, VA $113,535

Huddleston, VA $112,841

Keeling, VA $114,341

Chester, VA $118,776

Chesterfield, VA $118,705

Church Road, VA $118,314

Colonial Heights, VA $118,825

Courtland, VA $115,969

Dendron, VA $116,316

Dewitt, VA $117,934

Dinwiddie, VA $118,256

Disputanta, VA $118,353

Dolphin, VA $116,639

Drewryville, VA $115,715

Ebony, VA $114,917

Elberon, VA $115,838

Emporia, VA $115,976

Ford, VA $118,038

Franklin, VA $115,612

Freeman, VA $116,613

Gasburg, VA $115,164

Hopewell, VA $118,580

Ivor, VA $115,798

Jarratt, VA $116,978

Lawrenceville, VA $116,206

Mc Kenney, VA $117,626

Meredithville, VA $116,038

Newsoms, VA $115,230

Prince George, VA $118,691

Rawlings, VA $117,172

Sedley, VA $116,124

Skippers, VA $115,513

Spring Grove, VA $116,946

Stony Creek, VA $117,619

Surry, VA $115,553

Sussex, VA $117,355

Sutherland, VA $118,592

Valentines, VA $115,272

Wakefield, VA $116,272

Warfield, VA $117,268

Waverly, VA $117,187

White Plains, VA $115,208

Wilsons, VA $117,688

Yale, VA $116,880

Zuni, VA $115,753

Claremont, VA $117,103

Farmville, VA $114,907

Baskerville, VA $114,718

Indian Valley, VA $113,539

Mc Coy, VA $113,293

Martinsville, VA $114,265

Meadows Of Dan, VA $113,843

Moneta, VA $112,656

Montvale, VA $112,655

Narrows, VA $113,294

Newbern, VA $113,393

New Castle, VA $112,744

Newport, VA $113,001

New River, VA $113,705

Oriskany, VA $112,963

Paint Bank, VA $112,786

Parrott, VA $113,347

Patrick Springs, VA $114,051

Pearisburg, VA $113,407

Pembroke, VA $113,404

Penhook, VA $113,244

Pilot, VA $112,999

Pittsville, VA $113,187

Radford, VA $113,578

Long Island, VA $112,460

Lowry, VA $111,959

Lynch Station, VA $112,472

Madison Heights, VA $110,983

Monroe, VA $111,537

Naruna, VA $112,121

Nathalie, VA $113,476

Natural Bridge, VA $113,108

Natural Bridge Station, VA $112,620

Nelson, VA $115,013

Norwood, VA $112,462

Ringgold, VA $114,383

Rustburg, VA $111,239

Scottsburg, VA $114,604

Scottsville, VA $115,224

South Boston, VA $114,705

Spout Spring, VA $111,443

Sutherlin, VA $114,392

Sweet Briar, VA $111,311

Vernon Hill, VA $114,258

Virgilina, VA $114,740

Wingina, VA $113,129

Amonate, VA $112,878

Bandy, VA $112,630

Big Rock, VA $113,242

Bishop, VA $112,641

Bluefield, VA $112,989

Boissevain, VA $112,712

Breaks, VA $113,058

Burkes Garden, VA $112,756

Cedar Bluff, VA $112,922

Doran, VA $113,386

Falls Mills, VA $112,712

Grundy, VA $113,432

Horsepen, VA $112,685

Hurley, VA $112,849

Jewell Ridge, VA $112,922

Keen Mountain, VA $113,363

Mavisdale, VA $112,933

Maxie, VA $113,266

North Tazewell, VA $112,904

Oakwood, VA $113,426

Pilgrims Knob, VA $113,118

Pocahontas, VA $112,749

Pounding Mill, VA $113,080

Raven, VA $113,332

Red Ash, VA $113,437

Richlands, VA $113,372

Rowe, VA $112,974

Shortt Gap, VA $113,227

Swords Creek, VA $112,941

Tazewell, VA $112,727

Vansant, VA $112,944

Whitewood, VA $112,957

Wolford, VA $112,977

Boydton, VA $114,964

Bracey, VA $115,258

Brodnax, VA $115,703

Buckingham, VA $113,677

Burkeville, VA $115,436

Charlotte Court House, VA $113,783

Chase City, VA $114,372

Clarksville, VA $115,168

Crewe, VA $116,172

Cullen, VA $113,443

Dillwyn, VA $114,811

Drakes Branch, VA $114,359

Dundas, VA $116,060

Evergreen, VA $112,045

Fort Mitchell, VA $114,358

Green Bay, VA $114,799

Hampden Sydney, VA $115,081

Kenbridge, VA $115,440

Keysville, VA $114,348

La Crosse, VA $115,082

Lunenburg, VA $114,565

Meherrin, VA $114,577

Nottoway, VA $115,994

Pamplin, VA $113,064

Phenix, VA $112,553

Prospect, VA $113,774

Randolph, VA $113,967

Red House, VA $112,224

Red Oak, VA $114,519

Rice, VA $115,583

Saxe, VA $114,271

Skipwith, VA $114,599

South Hill, VA $115,039

Victoria, VA $114,969

Wylliesburg, VA $114,417

Roanoke, VA $112,193

Wachapreague, VA $116,494

Wardtown, VA $116,267

Wattsville, VA $116,603

Willis Wharf, VA $116,460

Windsor, VA $115,468

Withams, VA $116,511

Norfolk, VA $114,875

Newport News, VA $115,132

Fort Eustis, VA $115,177

Hampton, VA $115,203

Fort Monroe, VA $115,140

Poquoson, VA $115,165

Yorktown, VA $115,301

Lackey, VA $115,348

Seaford, VA $115,208

Portsmouth, VA $114,907

Fort Lee, VA $118,818

Petersburg, VA $118,818

Virginia State University, VA $118,818

Alberta, VA $116,471

Ammon, VA $118,031

Blackstone, VA $117,033

Boykins, VA $115,367

Branchville, VA $115,093

Capron, VA $115,936

Round Hill, VA $124,567

Catharpin, VA $129,234

Delaplane, VA $123,264

Ashburn, VA $129,770

Chantilly, VA $131,135

Gainesville, VA $128,182

Hamilton, VA $126,246

Lincoln, VA $126,122

Sterling, VA $131,348

Haymarket, VA $128,060

Herndon, VA $131,832

Leesburg, VA $127,730

Lovettsville, VA $124,900

Nokesville, VA $128,340

Upperville, VA $123,672

Warrenton, VA $124,121

Reston, VA $132,590

Waterford, VA $126,038

The Plains, VA $126,393

Doswell, VA $118,793

Dutton, VA $116,253

Fork Union, VA $116,272

Foster, VA $115,878

Glen Allen, VA $119,061

Gloucester, VA $116,129

Gloucester Point, VA $115,426

Goochland, VA $117,762

Grimstead, VA $116,169

Gum Spring, VA $117,762

Gwynn, VA $116,168

Hadensville, VA $117,578

Hallieford, VA $116,134

Hanover, VA $118,816

Hardyville, VA $116,479

Hartfield, VA $116,520

Hayes, VA $115,500

Henrico, VA $119,149

Hudgins, VA $116,079

Jamaica, VA $117,529

Jamestown, VA $115,764

Jetersville, VA $116,259

Kents Store, VA $116,533

King And Queen Court House, VA $117,706

King William, VA $118,316

Lanexa, VA $117,524

Lightfoot, VA $116,332

Little Plymouth, VA $117,558

Locust Hill, VA $116,869

Louisa, VA $117,742

Macon, VA $117,877

Maidens, VA $118,211

Manakin Sabot, VA $118,598

Mannboro, VA $117,826

Manquin, VA $118,662

Maryus, VA $115,442

Mascot, VA $117,213

Mathews, VA $115,947

Burgess, VA $117,956

Accomac, VA $116,402

Assawoman, VA $116,449

Atlantic, VA $116,605

Battery Park, VA $115,148

Belle Haven, VA $116,335

Birdsnest, VA $116,116

Bloxom, VA $116,581

Cape Charles, VA $115,956

Capeville, VA $115,980

Carrollton, VA $115,135

Carrsville, VA $115,660

Cheriton, VA $115,967

Chesapeake, VA $115,177

Chincoteague Island, VA $116,680

Wallops Island, VA $116,594

Craddockville, VA $116,353

Davis Wharf, VA $116,329

Eastville, VA $116,011

Exmore, VA $116,285

Franktown, VA $116,155

Greenbackville, VA $116,945

Greenbush, VA $116,610

Hacksneck, VA $116,287

Hallwood, VA $116,549

Harborton, VA $116,572

Horntown, VA $116,748

Oak Hall, VA $116,507

Isle Of Wight, VA $115,393

Jamesville, VA $116,221

Jenkins Bridge, VA $116,567

Keller, VA $116,428

Locustville, VA $116,423

Machipongo, VA $116,097

Mappsville, VA $116,523

Marionville, VA $116,096

Mears, VA $116,463

Melfa, VA $116,443

Modest Town, VA $116,744

Nassawadox, VA $116,217

Nelsonia, VA $116,752

New Church, VA $116,710

Onancock, VA $116,541

Onley, VA $116,412

Oyster, VA $115,994

Painter, VA $116,357

Parksley, VA $116,604

Pungoteague, VA $116,406

Quinby, VA $116,100

Rescue, VA $115,142

Sanford, VA $116,729

Saxis, VA $116,748

Seaview, VA $115,970

Smithfield, VA $115,267

Suffolk, VA $115,214

Tangier, VA $117,037

Tasley, VA $116,662

Temperanceville, VA $116,549

Townsend, VA $115,993

Virginia Beach, VA $116,712

Dulles, VA $132,627

Aldie, VA $128,441

Amissville, VA $122,191

Arcola, VA $129,728

Manassas, VA $129,941

Marshall, VA $123,984

Middleburg, VA $126,263

Catlett, VA $126,856

Centreville, VA $130,465

Clifton, VA $131,565

Orlean, VA $122,867

Paeonian Springs, VA $126,851

Paris, VA $122,867

Philomont, VA $125,890

Purcellville, VA $124,957

Bluemont, VA $123,285

Bristow, VA $128,933

Broad Run, VA $126,639

Calverton, VA $126,351

Casanova, VA $126,563

Rectortown, VA $123,831

Mechanicsville, VA $118,909

Midlothian, VA $118,729

Millers Tavern, VA $118,896

Mineral, VA $118,468

Moon, VA $115,997

Moseley, VA $118,333

New Canton, VA $115,770

New Kent, VA $118,259

New Point, VA $115,705

Newtown, VA $119,261

Norge, VA $116,504

North, VA $116,098

Oilville, VA $118,362

Onemo, VA $115,851

Ordinary, VA $115,599

Port Haywood, VA $115,688

Powhatan, VA $117,970

Providence Forge, VA $118,055

Quinton, VA $118,660

Rockville, VA $118,495

Ruthville, VA $117,812

Saint Stephens Church, VA $118,881

Saluda, VA $116,914

Sandston, VA $118,936

Sandy Hook, VA $117,738

Schley, VA $115,873

Severn, VA $115,503

Shacklefords, VA $116,977

State Farm, VA $118,267

Stevensville, VA $117,986

Studley, VA $118,901

Susan, VA $115,735

Toano, VA $116,869

Topping, VA $116,765

Trevilians, VA $117,668

Richmond, VA $119,181

Urbanna, VA $117,321

Wake, VA $116,588

Walkerton, VA $118,153

Ware Neck, VA $115,920

Water View, VA $117,296

West Point, VA $117,699

White Marsh, VA $115,727

Wicomico, VA $115,523

Williamsburg, VA $115,722

Woods Cross Roads, VA $116,143

Montpelier, VA $118,318

Oakton, VA $132,999

Occoquan, VA $132,019

Quantico, VA $127,631

Springfield, VA $134,182

Triangle, VA $128,555

Vienna, VA $134,181

Woodbridge, VA $131,065

Arlington, VA $134,857

Fort Myer, VA $134,859

Mattaponi, VA $117,261

Dhs, VA $134,858

Fort Valley, VA $116,590

Star Tannery, VA $115,449

Stephens City, VA $119,864

Stephenson, VA $119,944

Toms Brook, VA $116,525

White Post, VA $120,896

Woodstock, VA $115,562

Culpeper, VA $119,378

Aroda, VA $116,455

Banco, VA $116,849

Bealeton, VA $123,592

Boston, VA $119,062

Brandy Station, VA $121,471

Brightwood, VA $117,443

Castleton, VA $120,371

Elkwood, VA $121,312

Etlan, VA $117,172

Goldvein, VA $124,138

Graves Mill, VA $116,296

Haywood, VA $117,413

Hood, VA $115,563

Jeffersonton, VA $122,826

Leon, VA $117,939

Lignum, VA $120,611

Madison, VA $116,286

Midland, VA $124,823

Mitchells, VA $118,427

Oakpark, VA $117,023

Pratts, VA $116,272

Radiant, VA $116,703

Rapidan, VA $117,757

Remington, VA $122,610

Reva, VA $118,069

Richardsville, VA $121,618

Rixeyville, VA $121,303

Rochelle, VA $116,237

Somerville, VA $125,062

Sperryville, VA $117,954

Stevensburg, VA $120,853

Sumerduck, VA $122,643

Syria, VA $115,846

Viewtown, VA $121,383

Washington, VA $120,024

Wolftown, VA $115,572

Woodville, VA $119,119

Harrisonburg, VA $116,043

Basye, VA $115,116

Bergton, VA $114,761

Bridgewater, VA $115,827

Broadway, VA $115,469

Criders, VA $114,967

Dayton, VA $115,430

Edinburg, VA $115,312

Elkton, VA $115,660

Alexandria, VA $134,842

Fredericksburg, VA $122,178

Bowling Green, VA $119,807

Burr Hill, VA $119,821

Callao, VA $119,132

Caret, VA $120,553

Center Cross, VA $118,501

Champlain, VA $120,277

Coles Point, VA $120,728

Colonial Beach, VA $121,406

Corbin, VA $120,655

Dahlgren, VA $125,388

Dogue, VA $121,325

Dunnsville, VA $118,927

Edwardsville, VA $118,109

Farnham, VA $118,458

Garrisonville, VA $126,416

Hague, VA $119,855

Hartwood, VA $122,530

Haynesville, VA $119,755

Heathsville, VA $117,999

Hustle, VA $120,349

Irvington, VA $117,054

Jersey, VA $121,492

Kilmarnock, VA $117,153

King George, VA $123,388

Kinsale, VA $119,623

Ladysmith, VA $119,115

Lancaster, VA $117,439

Laneview, VA $117,725

Lively, VA $117,548

Locust Grove, VA $119,856

Loretto, VA $120,371

Lottsburg, VA $118,909

Merry Point, VA $117,256

Milford, VA $119,366

Mollusk, VA $117,297

Montross, VA $120,638

Morattico, VA $117,907

Mount Holly, VA $120,237

Ninde, VA $123,662

Nuttsville, VA $117,791

Oldhams, VA $119,526

Ophelia, VA $118,019

Partlow, VA $120,148

Port Royal, VA $120,341

Rappahannock Academy, VA $120,364

Reedville, VA $117,931

Rhoadesville, VA $118,725

Rollins Fork, VA $121,401

Fulks Run, VA $115,181

Hinton, VA $115,075

Keezletown, VA $115,636

Lacey Spring, VA $115,693

Linville, VA $115,633

Luray, VA $116,004

Mc Gaheysville, VA $115,769

Mount Crawford, VA $115,773

Mount Jackson, VA $115,394

Mount Solon, VA $115,410

New Market, VA $115,661

Orkney Springs, VA $115,146

Penn Laird, VA $115,820

Quicksburg, VA $115,509

Pleasant Valley, VA $115,758

Shenandoah, VA $115,700

Singers Glen, VA $115,626

Stanley, VA $115,710

Timberville, VA $115,681

Charlottesville, VA $115,888

Afton, VA $114,604

Arrington, VA $112,325

Barboursville, VA $116,338

Batesville, VA $115,612

Covesville, VA $114,614

Crozet, VA $115,667

Dyke, VA $115,610

Ruby, VA $125,813

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	$154,157	$74.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$147,990	$71.0	20%
Construction	$141,824	$68.0	15%
Business Services	$135,658	$65.0	10%
Healthcare	$129,492	$62.0	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.

$110,384

Average $123,325/year

$139,446

$9,199

Average $10,277/month

$11,621

$2,123

Average $2,372/week

$2,682

$53

Average $59/hour

$67

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$139,446	$11,621	$2,682	$67
Average	$123,325	$10,277	$2,372	$59
25th Percentile	$110,384	$9,199	$2,123	$53

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