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Video editor salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Video Editor make in the United States?

Average base salary

$35.99
Average $35.99
Low $15.39
High $84.19

The average salary for a video editor is $35.99 per hour in the United States. 1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Video Editor job openings in United States

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Multimedia Video Editor
The Humane League4.8out of 5 stars.
Remote
$68,473 - $83,689 a year
20 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Video Editor in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Dahl Consulting
 
$195,489per year
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MERCOR
 
$166,400per year
Verkada
 
$155,000per year
Netflix
 
$149,714per year
ZOOM
 
$143,050per year
PVS Chemicals, Inc.
 
$140,400per year

Highest paying cities for Video Editors near United States

  1. Austin, TX
    $61.26 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $37.93 per hour
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $33.42 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $33.25 per hour
  5. Washington, DC
    $32.18 per hour

Where can a Video Editor earn more?

Compare salaries for Video Editors in different locations
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Senior Video Editor

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