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Video Editor Salary in New Zealand

Video editors assemble footage into polished, engaging stories for screen and social. The New Zealand median is $66,788 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$66,788
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,585
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$66,788
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$32.11
varies by city

Video Editor salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$66,788
Hamilton, NZ$66,788
Tauranga, NZ$66,788
Dunedin, NZ$66,788
Lower Hutt, NZ$66,788
Wellington, NZ$48,191
Auckland, NZ$47,673
Christchurch, NZ$42,031

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a video editor make in New Zealand?
The national median video editor salary in New Zealand is about $116,000 per year ($9,700 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $73,000 to $116,000.
Which New Zealand city pays video editors the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $116,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays video editors the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $73,000 per year for a video editor.
What is the typical salary range for a video editor in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, video editor pay commonly spans from about $42,600 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $167,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have video editor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes video editor pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is video editor in demand in New Zealand?
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.