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Video editor salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$32.68
Average $32.68
Low $14.30
High $74.70

The average salary for a video editor is $32.68 per hour in the United States. 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 7, 2026).

Video Editor job openings in United States

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Production Video Editor (Darry...
Charlotte, NC
$20 - $25 an hour
Full-time
8 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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HARVEY
 
$192,100per year
Concorde Education
 
$167,802per year
Netflix
 
$160,714per year
Verkada
 
$155,000per year
Meta
 
$148,500per year

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Highest paying cities for Video Editors near United States

  1. Austin, TX
    $53.22 per hour
  2. Chicago, IL
    $40.66 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $37.32 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $36.32 per hour
  5. Irvine, CA
    $36.08 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Video Editor

The average salary for a Video Editor is $32.68 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 7, 2026.

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Video Editor salaries typically range between a low of $14.30 and a high of $74.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Video Editor include Austin, TX at $53.22 per hour, Chicago, IL at $40.66 per hour, and New York, NY at $37.32 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Video Editor include Dahl Consulting ($195,489 per year) and HARVEY ($192,100 per year).

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