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Photographer vs Video Editor salary

In Portugal, a video editor earns about 8% more than a photographer $49,955 vs $46,419 per year.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is EUR). FX as of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Creative
Photographer
$46,419/yr
Monthly
$3,878
Hourly
$23
Range
$27,601$69,344
10-yr outlook
+4%
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Creative
Video Editor
$49,955/yr
Monthly
$4,220
Hourly
$24
Range
$31,935$71,967
10-yr outlook
+8%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePhotographerVideo Editor
Entry (10th)$27,601$31,935
25th$37,067$40,945
Median$46,419$49,955
75th$57,939$60,904
Senior (90th)$69,344$71,967

National Portugal 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 Portugal?
A video editor earns more, at about 43 800 € per year vs 40 700 € for a photographer — roughly 8% (3100 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Portugal?
A photographer typically earns 24 200 €–60 800 €, while a video editor earns 28 000 €–63 100 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Portugal?
On a monthly basis before tax, a photographer averages about 3400 € and a video editor about 3700 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Portugal, a photographer earns about 24 200 € while a video editor earns about 28 000 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Portugal, a photographer earns about 60 800 € while a video editor earns about 63 100 € 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.