How much does a Editor earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Editor in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 33,375 to GBP 38,300 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 3,415 job listings

Salary Guide

Editor Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 3,415 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£33,375 - £38,300

Median salary

£33,375 - £38,300

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£22k

25th percentile£28k

Median£33k

75th percentile£38k

90th percentile£44k

50% of professionals earn between £28,000 - £38,300 GBP

The median salary is £33,375

Top cities

London1,671 job openings

Manchester121 job openings

Leeds37 job openings

Birmingham29 job openings

Oxford29 job openings

Edinburgh28 job openings

Bristol24 job openings

Cambridge23 job openings

Glasgow23 job openings

Liverpool21 job openings

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Editor

3,415 job openings

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The average salary for a Editor in United Kingdom is GBP 33,375 - GBP 38,300 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 35,838 per year, based on 3,415 active job listings.

The cities with the most Editor job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Oxford. London leads with 1,671 job openings.

Explore 3,415 Editor job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.