How much does a Editor earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Editor in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 31,250 to GBP 38,350 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 9,237 job listings

Salary Guide

Editor Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 9,237 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£31,250 - £38,350

Median salary

£31,250 - £38,350

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£22k

25th percentile£27k

Median£31k

75th percentile£38k

90th percentile£44k

50% of professionals earn between £27,225 - £38,350 GBP

The median salary is £31,250

Top cities

London2,861 job openings

Manchester193 job openings

Glasgow98 job openings

Birmingham70 job openings

Cambridge38 job openings

Oxford37 job openings

Leeds35 job openings

Slough32 job openings

Bath24 job openings

Belfast24 job openings

Bristol24 job openings

Liverpool24 job openings

Edinburgh20 job openings

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Editor

9,237 job openings

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The average salary for a Editor in United Kingdom is GBP 31,250 - GBP 38,350 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 34,800 per year, based on 9,237 active job listings.

The cities with the most Editor job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Cambridge. London leads with 2,861 job openings.

Explore 9,237 Editor job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.