Comments on: 2010 Average Salaries for Writers and Editors

By: John Hewitt

John Hewitt — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:07:35 +0000

Novelists do not earn salaries dudet. Sorry.

By: dudet

dudet — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:17:33 +0000

can you tell me the average salary for the average novelist author?

By: John

John — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 19:55:52 +0000

Thanks, John. the positions I’m applying for are in the Boston area.

By: John Hewitt

John Hewitt — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 19:11:59 +0000

Hi John,

A great deal depends on where you are working (city). In some cities it may be higher and in smaller locations it may be lower, but I’m thinking between 60k and 75k.

By: John

John — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 11:59:58 +0000

Hi John,

great stuff. I worked as an editor in the B2B space for years before freelancing. I’m looking to get back into a staff position. I’m considering a Sr. Writer position at a B2B magazine…been so long (6 yrs.), not even sure what those salaries are looking like today. Any ideas? thanks!

By: R

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:54:45 +0000

Hi, I am offered the position as editor-in-cheif although it is not for a publication
but rather for a publishing company. It is also a non-for-profit org.
So I was wondering if that influences the salary rate, and how much would be the proper wage monthly?
Thank you!

By: Traci

Traci — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:32:41 +0000

Are these private and gov’t salaries? If not, are gov’t technical writers getting paid more?

By: John Hewitt

John Hewitt — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:11:57 +0000

Salary.com Chip

By: Chip Beach

Chip Beach — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:33:10 +0000

I have visited a few other websites related to this subject in the past few days in doing a research report for my boss. I have to say that what you’re saying here makes perfect sense and is helping me to get my head around this subject. Do you have any other websites you could recommend to help my research?

By: SB

SB — Thu, 13 May 2010 22:58:41 +0000

Your salary guide does not indicate if there is a difference in pay for an editor at a daily newspaper vs. a monthly news magazine. I am currently a reporter for a monthly community newspaper and the editor job just opened up. I would like to know what the average salary is for this position before I go in for the interview. The paper is almost 200 pages, probably 25% editorial. Thanks!