How much do editors charge per hour?

Editing rates vary. It depends on the type of editing and the editor’s experience. For basic proofreading, expect to pay between $20 and $50 per hour. This includes fixing grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Copyediting is more detailed. It improves style, clarity, and tone. These services usually cost $30 to $80 per hour. Specialized editing, like legal or medical editing, costs more.

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For basic proofreading, expect to pay between $20 and $50 per hour.
Rates can go as high as $200 per hour for expert editors.
It depends on the type of editing and the editor’s experience.

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