Copy Editor
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₹1.4 Lakh - ₹7.7 Lakhs
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• updated:
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Copy Editor Salary in India ranges between ₹1.4 Lakh to ₹7.7 Lakhs for 1 year of experience to 8 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 2.1k latest salaries received from Copy Editor.
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Latest annual salaries shared by Copy Editors
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MPS Limited
Copy Editor
6 years exp.
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Straive
Copy Editor
8 years exp.
3d ago
LearningMate Solutions
Copy Editor
4 years exp.
3d ago
Moody's
Copy Editor
6 years exp.
5d ago
Aptara
Copy Editor
6 years exp.
5d ago
MBD GROUP
Copy Editor
5 years exp.
5d ago
Straive
Copy Editor
1 year exp.
6d ago
ETV Telugu
Copy Editor
5 years exp.
6d ago
ETV Network
Copy Editor
1 year exp.
6d ago
SAGE Publications
Copy Editor
6 years exp.
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Copy Editor salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(368
salaries)
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr |
2
years
(395
salaries)
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
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3
years
(332
salaries)
| ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹5.7 L/yr |
4
years
(291
salaries)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
5
years
(280
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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Copy Editor Jobs in India
Copy Editor
· 1-3 years
Times Global Broadcasting Company Ltd.
New Delhi
Copy Editor
· 3-8 years
Integra Software Services
Pondicherry / Puducherry
Copy Editor
· 3-5 years
Macmillan Publishers India Pvt Ltd.
₹5
L/yr
- ₹5.5
L/yr
Chennai
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Knowledgeworks Global
Copy Editor
• posted on 08 Oct 2022
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Salary hike, helping team mates
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Targets will be increased instead of increasing the number of employees
- Skill development - Poor
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TNQ Tech Private Limited
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• posted on 08 Jan 2025
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Treating good. Learned some eye view points. Mistake checkup in sentences. Food for employees it's good I m in before Covid batch.
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Scientific Publishing Services
Copy Editor
• posted on 24 Oct 2018
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I would like to thank my Manager and Team leaders for their guidance and support.
- Skill development - Good
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I worry about the Compensation part which is very slow and some higher officials politics are there. No recognition for experienced employees.
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• posted on 03 Oct 2023
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Good environment to work Team coordination is good Flexible working shifts, especially for women
- Job security - Good
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Appraisals and salary is not appreciated.
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• posted on 03 Mar 2023
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Copy Editor Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
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Chennai
Copy Editor
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| ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr |
New Delhi
Copy Editor
1 -
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years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Copy Editor
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8
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| ₹2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
Noida
Copy Editor
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8
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exp.
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
Dehradun
Copy Editor
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| ₹2 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr |
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Copy Editor Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
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Media & Entertainment / Publishing Copy Editor
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8
years
exp.
| ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting Copy Editor
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr |
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Printing & Publishing Copy Editor
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹1.4 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO Copy Editor
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹1.3 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr |
BPO/KPO Copy Editor
1 -
8
years
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| ₹1.9 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Copy Editor Salaries
What is the salary of a Copy Editor in India?
Salary for a Copy Editor in India ranges between ₹1.4 Lakhs to ₹7.7 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 2.1k latest salaries received from various Copy Editors across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Copy Editors?
- Indegene Copy Editor Salary - ₹4.8 Lakhs per year
- Knowledgeworks Global Copy Editor Salary - ₹3.8 Lakhs per year
- MPS Limited Copy Editor Salary - ₹3.5 Lakhs per year
- Aptara Copy Editor Salary - ₹3.3 Lakhs per year
- Straive Copy Editor Salary - ₹3.2 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Copy Editor in India?
Average starting Salary for Copy Editor in India is around ₹1.4 Lakhs per year (₹11.7k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a Copy Editor.
What is the highest salary for a Copy Editor in India?
Highest salary that a Copy Editor can earn is ₹6.4 Lakhs per year (₹53.3k per month).
What are the top paying industries for Copy Editor in India?
- EdTech - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 30.2 Lakhs per year
- Content Development - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 8.5 Lakhs per year
- Printing & Publishing - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Analytics & KPO - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Copy Editor in India?
- Mumbai - ₹1.2 Lakhs to 108.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 12.1 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 33.8 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 10.5 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 11.5 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Copy Editor?
These are the top skills of a Copy Editor based on 21 jobs posted by employers.
- Communication Skills
- Content Writing
- Content Development
- Publishing
- Proof Reading
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