What does WSJ External pay?
Median total pay is about $162,500 per year, with most roles between $162,500 and $162,500 — based on salary ranges disclosed in WSJ External's own job postings.
$162,500
Median total pay
$162,500
25th percentile
$162,500
75th percentile
3
Posted salaries
Highest-paying roles at WSJ External
Congress Accountability Editor
$150,000–$175,000
Deputy National Security Editor
$150,000–$175,000
National Policy Editor
$150,000–$175,000
WSJ External salary FAQ
What is the median salary at WSJ External?
Based on 3 salaried US roles currently posted, the median total pay at WSJ External is about $162,500 per year.
What is the salary range at WSJ External?
Most posted roles fall between $162,500 and $162,500, with the full range spanning $150,000 to $175,000.
Does WSJ External publish salaries?
These figures come from WSJ External's own job postings (salary ranges disclosed on listings), aggregated by Hireoven. Actual offers vary by level, location and negotiation.
Salary figures are aggregated from disclosed ranges in WSJ External's active US job postings on Hireoven's live index. Annualized; hourly listings excluded. Actual compensation varies by level, location and negotiation. Last updated 2026.