Copy Editor Salaries in Canada

Updated Nov 28, 2023
Base Pay Range
$47K - $68K/yr
Average Base Pay

62 salaries

$47K

Low

$57K

Average

$68K

High

No additional cash compensation has been reported for this role

How much does a Copy editor make? The national average salary for a Copy editor is $56,764 in Canada. Filter by location to see Copy editor salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 62 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Copy editor employees.

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in Canada

$56,764 /yr
Copy Editor
$58,602 /yr
Senior Copy Editor
$58,602 /yr
Lead Copy Editor
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Job TitleSalary
Copy Editor$56,764 /yr
Senior Copy Editor$58,602 /yr
Lead Copy Editor$58,602 /yr
What is the salary trajectory for a Copy Editor?

in Canada

$56,764 /yr
Copy Editor
$58,602 /yr
Senior Copy Editor
$58,602 /yr
Lead Copy Editor
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the salary trajectory for a Copy Editor?

Job TitleSalary
Copy Editor$56,764 /yr
Senior Copy Editor$58,602 /yr
Lead Copy Editor$58,602 /yr

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Metro News
2.5

Metro News

Copy Editor

$55,528

 /yr
Range: $50K - $65K
5 salaries
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$50K

$65K

$49,896 - $64,531 Range

Narcity Media Group
2.9

Narcity Media Group

Copy Editor

$45,939

 /yr
Range: $45K - $50K
4 salaries
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$45K

$50K

$45,000 - $50,263 Range

Postmedia Network
3.1

Postmedia Network

Copy Editor

$63,182

 /yr
Range: $62K - $73K
3 salaries
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$62K

$73K

$62,000 - $72,695 Range

Journal of Medical Internet Research Publications
3

Journal of Medical Internet Research Publications

Copy Editor

$48,766

 /yr
Range: $48K - $60K
3 salaries
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$48K

$60K

$47,926 - $59,884 Range

Lombardi Media
3.6

Lombardi Media

Copy Editor

$40,907

 /yr
Range: $41K - $43K
3 salaries
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$41K

$43K

$40,879 - $43,457 Range

University of Toronto
4.3

University of Toronto

Copy Editor
About 

$11K -$52K

2 salaries
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$11K

$52K

$11,134 - $51,640 Range

Best Buy
3.8

Best Buy

Copy Editor
About 

$45K -$49K

2 salaries
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$45K

$49K

$45,304 - $49,348 Range

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Freelancer
4.2

Freelancer

Copy Editor - Contractor
About 

$30K -$75K

2 salaries
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$30K

$75K

$29,938 - $75,189 Range

theScore
3.5

theScore

Copy Editor
About 

$48K -$62K

2 salaries
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$48K

$62K

$48,230 - $62,406 Range

Toronto Star
3.7

Toronto Star

Copy Editor
About 

$68K -$117K

2 salaries
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$68K

$117K

$68,073 - $117,290 Range

3

Global News

Copy Editor
About 

$77K -$85K

2 salaries
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$77K

$85K

$77,391 - $84,640 Range

Brunswick News
3.2

Brunswick News

Copy Editor
About 

$37K -$70K

2 salaries
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$37K

$70K

$36,657 - $69,877 Range

The Canadian Press
3.4

The Canadian Press

Copy Editor - Hourly
About 

$22 -$30

 hourly
2 salaries
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$22

$30

$22 - $30 Range

3.4

National Post

Copy Editor
About 

$45K -$61K

2 salaries
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$45K

$61K

$45,008 - $60,966 Range

3.7

Montreal Gazette

Copy Editor
About 

$95K -$110K

2 salaries
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$95K

$110K

$95,265 - $109,546 Range

Amazon
3.7

Amazon

Copy Editor
About 

$52K -$56K

1 salaries
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$52K

$56K

$51,799 - $56,253 Range

Amazon
3.7

Amazon

Copy Editor
About 

$30K -$32K

1 salaries
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$30K

$32K

$30,250 - $32,462 Range

University of Toronto
4.3

University of Toronto

Copy Editor - Hourly Contractor
About 

$31 -$33

 hourly
1 salaries
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$31

$33

$31 - $33 Range

University of Waterloo
4.3

University of Waterloo

Copy Editor
About 

$59K -$64K

1 salaries
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$59K

$64K

$59,262 - $63,604 Range

McGill University
4.2

McGill University

Copy Editor - Hourly Contractor
About 

$27 -$29

 hourly
1 salaries
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$27

$29

$27 - $29 Range

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Copy Editor Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Copy Editor salaries - 5 salaries reported$55,528/yr
Copy Editor salaries - 4 salaries reported$45,939/yr
Copy Editor salaries - 3 salaries reported$63,182/yr
Copy Editor salaries - 3 salaries reported$48,766/yr
Copy Editor salaries - 3 salaries reported$40,907/yr
Copy Editor salaries - 2 salaries reported$30,476/yr
Copy Editor salaries - 2 salaries reported$47,259/yr
Copy Editor salaries - 2 salaries reported$51,946/yr
Copy Editor salaries - 2 salaries reported$55,158/yr
Copy Editor salaries - 2 salaries reported$92,321/yr
Copy Editor salaries - 2 salaries reported$81,277/yr
Copy Editor salaries - 2 salaries reported$52,909/yr
Copy Editor salaries - 2 salaries reported$26/hr
Copy Editor salaries - 2 salaries reported$52,510/yr
Copy Editor salaries - 2 salaries reported$101,515/yr
Copy Editor salaries - 1 salaries reported$54,258/yr
Copy Editor salaries - 1 salaries reported$31,215/yr
Copy Editor salaries - 1 salaries reported$32/hr
Copy Editor salaries - 1 salaries reported$61,390/yr
Copy Editor salaries - 1 salaries reported$28/hr
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Frequently asked questions about a Copy Editor salaries

The average salary for a Copy Editor is $56,764 per year in Canada. Salaries estimates are based on 62 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Copy Editor employees in Canada.

The highest salary for a Copy Editor in Canada is $68,313 per year.

The lowest salary for a Copy Editor in Canada is $47,168 per year.

Copy editors make a good income and can easily provide for their family. Salaries for copy editors are very good and are growing at a steady rate. Salaries are the highest in Quebec, Ontario, and Alberta. You can also make more money as a copy editor by working for a large marketing firm within urban areas or large city centers. Having years of experience as a copy editor will also gain you a higher salary.

About 57.60% of Copy Editor professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $0 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Copy Editor in Canada as a good salary.

Copy Editor professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $39,932 and $80,691 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $56,764 following the average career path of a Copy Editor.

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