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Photographer vs Video Editor salary

In Brazil, a video editor earns about 13% more than a photographer $30,519 vs $26,998 per year.

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Creative
Photographer
$26,998/yr
Monthly
$2,250
Hourly
$13
Range
$16,062$40,359
10-yr outlook
+4%
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Creative
Video Editor
$30,519/yr
Monthly
$2,543
Hourly
$15
Range
$19,524$43,940
10-yr outlook
+8%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePhotographerVideo Editor
Entry (10th)$16,062$19,524
25th$21,539$25,022
Median$26,998$30,519
75th$33,688$37,229
Senior (90th)$40,359$43,940

National Brazil figures in BRL. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a photographer or video editor earn more in Brazil?
A video editor earns more, at about R$ 156.000 per year vs R$ 138.000 for a photographer — roughly 13% (R$ 18.000) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Brazil?
A photographer typically earns R$ 82.100–R$ 206.300, while a video editor earns R$ 99.800–R$ 224.600 per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Brazil?
On a monthly basis before tax, a photographer averages about R$ 11.500 and a video editor about R$ 13.000.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Brazil, a photographer earns about R$ 82.100 while a video editor earns about R$ 99.800 per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Brazil, a photographer earns about R$ 206.300 while a video editor earns about R$ 224.600 per year.
Are photographer and video editor similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Creative category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.