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Photographer vs Video Editor salary

In Italy, a video editor earns about 16% more than a photographer $69,230 vs $59,763 per year.

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Creative
Photographer
$59,763/yr
Monthly
$5,018
Hourly
$29
Range
$35,584$89,303
10-yr outlook
+4%
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Creative
Video Editor
$69,230/yr
Monthly
$5,817
Hourly
$33
Range
$44,252$99,682
10-yr outlook
+8%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePhotographerVideo Editor
Entry (10th)$35,584$44,252
25th$47,674$56,798
Median$59,763$69,230
75th$74,590$84,513
Senior (90th)$89,303$99,682

National Italy figures in EUR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a photographer or video editor earn more in Italy?
A video editor earns more, at about 60.700 € per year vs 52.400 € for a photographer — roughly 16% (8300 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Italy?
A photographer typically earns 31.200 €–78.300 €, while a video editor earns 38.800 €–87.400 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Italy?
On a monthly basis before tax, a photographer averages about 4400 € and a video editor about 5100 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Italy, a photographer earns about 31.200 € while a video editor earns about 38.800 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Italy, a photographer earns about 78.300 € while a video editor earns about 87.400 € 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.