How much does a Editor earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for Editor in Australia ranges from AUD 65,000 to AUD 115,000 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,738 job listings

Salary Guide

Editor Salary in Australia

Based on 1,738 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$65,000 - $115,000

Median salary

$65,000 - $115,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$15K

25th percentile$19K

Median$65K

75th percentile$115K

90th percentile$132K

50% of professionals earn between $18,750 - $115,000 AUD

The median salary is $65,000

Top cities

Sydney405 job openings

Melbourne182 job openings

Brisbane82 job openings

Perth61 job openings

Adelaide46 job openings

Canberra32 job openings

Surry Hills30 job openings

Townsville29 job openings

Cairns22 job openings

Gold Coast21 job openings

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Editor

1,738 job openings

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The average salary for a Editor in Australia is AUD 65,000 - AUD 115,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 90,000 per year, based on 1,738 active job listings.

The cities with the most Editor job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide. Sydney leads with 405 job openings.

Explore 1,738 Editor job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.