Pearson employees working as Development Editor in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 51 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Development Editor professionals at Pearson worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Development Editor ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $59,152 per year (estimate) and goes up to $129,216 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Development Editor at Pearson is $96,870 per year or $47 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $170,538 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $72,653 (25th percentile) and $130,930 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 20 salaries submitted by Pearson Development Editor professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Development Editor professionals typically earn between $35 and $63 per hour.
Development Editor professionals typically earn between $6,054 and $10,911 monthly.