Video Editor Salary in Australia
Video editors assemble footage into polished, engaging stories for screen and social. The Australia median is $103,402 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$103,402
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,605
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$103,402
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$49.71
varies by city
Video Editor salary by city in Australia
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle, NSW | $103,402 | $8,605 | 0% |
| Canberra, ACT | $103,402 | $8,605 | 0% |
| Sunshine Coast, QLD | $103,402 | $8,605 | 0% |
| Wollongong, NSW | $103,402 | $8,605 | 0% |
| Hobart, TAS | $103,402 | $8,605 | 0% |
| Darwin, NT | $103,402 | $8,605 | 0% |
| Mackay, QLD | $103,402 | $8,605 | 0% |
| Sydney, NSW | $78,419 | $6,523 | -24% |
| Melbourne, VIC | $72,173 | $6,038 | -30% |
| Brisbane, QLD | $69,328 | $5,760 | -33% |
| Perth, WA | $68,564 | $5,691 | -34% |
| Adelaide, SA | $61,833 | $5,135 | -40% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a video editor make in Australia?
- The national median video editor salary in Australia is about $149,000 per year ($12,400 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $89,100 to $149,000.
- Which Australia city pays video editors the most?
- Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $149,000 per year.
- Which Australia city pays video editors the least?
- Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $89,100 per year for a video editor.
- What is the typical salary range for a video editor in Australia?
- Across Australia cities we cover, video editor pay commonly spans from about $52,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $214,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Australia cities have video editor salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes video editor pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
- Is video editor in demand in Australia?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter.