Hearst employees working as Associate Editor in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 44 ratings. This is 10% higher than the average of Associate Editor professionals at Hearst worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Associate Editor ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $59,203 per year (estimate) and goes up to $129,197 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate Editor at Hearst is $115,471 per year or $56 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $201,022 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $86,692 (25th percentile) and $155,093 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 34 salaries submitted by Hearst 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 $7,224 and $12,924 monthly.
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