CNN employees working as Associate Editor in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 19 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Associate Editor professionals at CNN worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Associate Editor ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $59,243 per year (estimate) and goes up to $129,128 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate Editor at CNN is $115,348 per year or $55 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $200,731 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $86,618 (25th percentile) and $154,897 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by CNN Associate Editor professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Associate Editor professionals typically earn between $42 and $74 per hour.
Associate Editor professionals typically earn between $7,218 and $12,908 monthly.