Video Editor Salary by Country
Video editors assemble footage into polished, engaging stories for screen and social. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+8%
projected growth
Category
Creative
Video Editor salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $71,900 | $6,000 |
 United Kingdom | $90,497 | $7,497 |
 Canada | $81,891 | $6,848 |
 Australia | $103,402 | $8,605 |
 Germany | $98,085 | $8,212 |
 France | $89,645 | $7,527 |
 Netherlands | $104,700 | $8,782 |
 Switzerland | $111,579 | $9,267 |
 Singapore | $98,263 | $8,202 |
 India | $14,137 | $1,178 |
 Japan | $64,987 | $5,416 |
 South Korea | $73,441 | $6,120 |
 Poland | $68,642 | $5,733 |
 Brazil | $30,519 | $2,543 |
 United Arab Emirates | $61,266 | $5,119 |
 Mexico | $33,117 | $2,758 |
 Ireland | $88,619 | $7,413 |
 Spain | $68,888 | $5,703 |
 Italy | $69,230 | $5,817 |
 Sweden | $90,637 | $7,555 |
 Norway | $137,031 | $11,423 |
 Denmark | $97,078 | $8,087 |
 Belgium | $104,700 | $8,782 |
 Austria | $84,171 | $7,071 |
 Portugal | $49,955 | $4,220 |
 Finland | $78,126 | $6,501 |
 China | $50,590 | $4,218 |
 Hong Kong | $72,834 | $6,072 |
 New Zealand | $66,788 | $5,585 |
 Indonesia | $12,189 | $1,016 |
 Philippines | $10,918 | $910 |
 Vietnam | $12,298 | $1,025 |
 Thailand | $24,745 | $2,064 |
 Malaysia | $38,085 | $3,170 |
 Israel | $80,026 | $6,674 |
 Saudi Arabia | $43,200 | $3,600 |
 Turkey | $31,472 | $2,622 |
 Argentina | $12,590 | $1,049 |
 Colombia | $22,891 | $1,908 |
 South Africa | $22,320 | $1,859 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
PremiereAfter EffectsColorAudioStorytelling
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a video editor make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 322.110.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 220.270.000 in Indonesia; ₩110,260,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays video editors the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 322.110.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays video editors the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 43 800 € per year (local currency).
- Is video editor a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade.
- What skills do video editors need?
- Common skills include Premiere, After Effects, Color, Audio, Storytelling. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other creative jobs are similar?
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