Brand Copy Editor hourly rate
A senior Brand Copy Editor typically receives $75 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $46.12. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
Brand Copy Editor pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24.42 | $530 | $50,800 |
| 25th | $33.92 | $740 | $70,600 |
| Median | $46.12 | $1,000 | $95,900 |
| 75th | $62.81 | $1,360 | $130,600 |
| 90th | $90.99 | $1,970 | $189,300 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
Brand Copy Editor rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $24.42 | $46.12 | $90.99 | $75 |
| Canada | CA$21.44 | CA$37.11 | CA$53.59 | CA$60 |
| United Kingdom | £13.10 | £20.50 | £37.38 | £35 |
| Austria | €12.93 | €22.61 | €35.71 | €35 |
| Belgium | €16.13 | €32.13 | €51.52 | €55 |
| Bulgaria | €4.68 | €9.21 | €19.53 | €15 |
| Croatia | €6.96 | €12.72 | €21.51 | €21 |
| Cyprus | €8.38 | €15.60 | €36.97 | €25 |
| Czechia | €6.95 | €12.02 | €18.49 | €20 |
| Denmark | €17.89 | €29.02 | €41.00 | €50 |
| Estonia | €6.83 | €13.61 | €22.17 | €22 |
| Finland | €14.14 | €21.60 | €32.03 | €35 |
| France | €11.70 | €19.07 | €31.98 | €30 |
| Germany | €12.83 | €24.92 | €41.98 | €40 |
| Greece | €6.08 | €10.46 | €16.94 | €17 |
| Hungary | €6.03 | €11.43 | €20.73 | €19 |
| Ireland | €17.40 | €31.79 | €67.22 | €50 |
| Italy | €11.52 | €18.28 | €32.34 | €30 |
| Latvia | €5.84 | €12.28 | €23.10 | €20 |
| Lithuania | €7.26 | €13.75 | €24.31 | €23 |
| Luxembourg | €17.40 | €30.26 | €59.01 | €50 |
| Malta | €5.85 | €10.84 | €17.93 | €18 |
| Netherlands | €12.60 | €23.32 | €35.84 | €40 |
| Poland | €6.49 | €11.84 | €21.66 | €20 |
| Portugal | €8.58 | €12.19 | €26.63 | €20 |
| Romania | €5.87 | €10.78 | €22.13 | €18 |
| Slovakia | €5.51 | €9.46 | €14.94 | €16 |
| Slovenia | €9.35 | €14.93 | €24.46 | €25 |
| Spain | €9.45 | €15.84 | €28.48 | €25 |
| Sweden | €12.93 | €18.90 | €25.98 | €30 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Brand Copy Editor in the one-off task format.
Brand Copy Editor pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Specialist | $65 |
| Senior | $75 |
Questions about Brand Copy Editor rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a Brand Copy Editor?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior Brand Copy Editor is $75 an hour (market median wage $46.12). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.
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