How much does a video editor make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 340 000 kr in Norway; CHF 90'300 in Switzerland; $149,000 in Australia, and more.

Which country pays video editors the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 340 000 kr per year ($143,437).

Which country pays video editors the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱672,000 per year (local currency).

Is video editor a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +8% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

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Video Editor Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+8%

projected growth

Video Editor pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Video Editor is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $143,437 (1 340 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $10,762 (₱672,000 local) — about 13.3×.

Video editors assemble footage into polished, engaging stories for screen and social. Common screening skills include Premiere, After Effects, Color, and Audio.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +8% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $111,670. Related creative titles include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter, Photographer, and Social Media Manager. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Video Editor pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Premiere, After Effects, Color, Audio, and Storytelling. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Video Editor list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 1 340 000 kr ($143,437). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway video editor page before treating the rank as a plan.

Video Editor salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$70,700	$5,900
United Kingdom	$91,554	$7,584
Canada	$83,676	$6,997
Australia	$106,744	$8,883
Germany	$99,837	$8,358
France	$91,247	$7,662
Netherlands	$106,571	$8,939
Switzerland	$111,670	$9,275
Singapore	$99,863	$8,335
India	$14,180	$1,182
Japan	$65,837	$5,487
South Korea	$80,569	$6,714
Poland	$69,982	$5,845
Brazil	$30,119	$2,510
United Arab Emirates	$61,266	$5,119
Mexico	$34,102	$2,840
Ireland	$90,202	$7,546
Spain	$70,118	$5,804
Italy	$70,467	$5,921
Sweden	$91,538	$7,630
Norway	$143,437	$11,957
Denmark	$98,497	$8,205
Belgium	$106,571	$8,939
Austria	$85,674	$7,198
Portugal	$50,847	$4,295
Finland	$79,522	$6,617
China	$50,919	$4,246
Hong Kong	$72,843	$6,072
New Zealand	$68,646	$5,740
Indonesia	$12,418	$1,035
Philippines	$10,762	$897
Vietnam	$12,384	$1,032
Thailand	$24,877	$2,075
Malaysia	$38,488	$3,203
Israel	$80,616	$6,724
Saudi Arabia	$43,200	$3,600
Turkey	$30,657	$2,554
Argentina	$12,435	$1,036
Colombia	$23,495	$1,958
South Africa	$22,649	$1,886

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

PremiereAfter EffectsColorAudioStorytelling

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a video editor make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 1 340 000 kr in Norway; CHF 90'300 in Switzerland; $149,000 in Australia, and more.
Which country pays video editors the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 1 340 000 kr per year ($143,437).
Which country pays video editors the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱672,000 per year (local currency).
Is video editor a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +8% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do video editors need?: Common skills include Premiere, After Effects, Color, Audio, and Storytelling. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other creative jobs are similar?: Related roles include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter, Photographer, and Social Media Manager. Compare pay on each job page.