Editorial Intern Salary Report 2026

Q: What is the salary for a Editorial Intern?

The median salary for a Editorial Intern is $41,600 per year. Salaries range from $37,336 at the 10th percentile to $47,840 at the 90th percentile, based on 34 job postings on Daybook.com.

Q: What skills are required to be a Editorial Intern?

Common skills for Editorial Intern positions include: Writing, Research, Journalism, Reporting, Fact-checking.

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Editorial Intern

Salary data based on 34 job postings

"The median salary for an Editorial Intern in the Communications field is $41,600 per year, with salaries ranging from $37,336 at the 10th percentile to $47,840 at the 90th percentile based on 21 job postings. Key skills required for this role include Writing, Research, Journalism, Reporting, and Fact-checking."

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$41,600

10th Percentile

$37,336

90th Percentile

$47,840

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Editorial Intern Salary Distribution

Percentile	Annual Salary	Description
10th Percentile	$37,336	Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)	$41,600	Typical salary
90th Percentile	$47,840	Senior / top earners

Based on 21 job postings with salary data

Skills for Editorial Intern

WritingResearchJournalismReportingFact-checkingDeadline managementEditingAttention to detailCritical thinkingTime management

Common Employers Hiring Editorial Intern

POLITICO5 positions
D.C. Witness3 positions
Center for European Policy Analysis2 positions
National Journal2 positions
The Dispatch2 positions

Top Locations for Editorial Intern

Washington, DC Washington, DCSacramento, CAunited statesWashington DC-Baltimore Area

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Data extracted from 34 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026