CNN employees working as Copy Editor in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Copy Editor professionals at CNN worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Copy Editor ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £25,384 per year (estimate) and goes up to £49,122 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Copy Editor at CNN is £70,654 per year or £34 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £117,255 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £54,327 (25th percentile) and £92,444 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by CNN Copy Editor professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.