This question involved salary differences in different industries and regions. It was impossible to simply answer which one was paid more. The salary of different recruitment and contract editing positions would also vary due to factors such as experience and ability, position level, company size, and so on. Generally speaking, the salary of a contracted novel editor was relatively high because they were responsible for providing novel editing and planning services to the author. At the same time, they also had to negotiate with the author to secure a contract and ensure the quality of the novel. They needed to have high literary attainments, editing skills, and negotiation skills. At the same time, they also needed to keep an eye on the changes in the novel market and the emergence of new works to maintain keen insight and innovative thinking. The salary level of the hiring staff depended on their position level and work experience, as well as the size of the company and salary structure. Generally speaking, the job of the hiring staff was more fixed and did not require close communication and cooperation with the author like the novel editor, so the salary was relatively low. It should be noted that salary level was not the only standard to measure the value of a position. It also depended on the working environment, the company's development prospects, personal career planning, and many other aspects. Therefore, in addition to salary, other factors such as work pleasure, personal interests, and career planning should also be considered when choosing a career.