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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

$35.85
Average $35.85
Low $15.33
High $83.84

The average salary for a video editor is $35.85 per hour in the United States. 1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Video Editor job openings in United States

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Social Media Video Editor
Marquis Health Consulting Services3.5out of 5 stars.
Township of Brick, NJ
$60,000 - $70,000 a year
Full-time
4 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
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Verkada
 
$155,000per year
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Netflix
 
$154,667per year
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ZOOM
 
$143,050per year
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PVS Chemicals, Inc.
 
$140,400per year
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Highest paying cities for Video Editors near United States

  1. Austin, TX
    $61.23 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $38.22 per hour
  3. Washington, DC
    $37.36 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $33.57 per hour
  5. Chicago, IL
    $33.25 per hour

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