Entry Level Video Editor Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Video Editor make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Video Editor in the United States is $60,521 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, an Entry Level Video Editor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,869
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,249 to $65,414
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,628
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Entry Level Video Editor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $65,414 $5,451 $1,258 $31
Average $60,521 $5,043 $1,164 $29
25th Percentile $53,249 $4,437 $1,024 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Video Editor Salaries

An Entry Level Video Editor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Level Video Editor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Video Editor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $62,036
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $68,694
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $80,990
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,163
  • Expert (over 8 years): $112,011
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Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Video Editor$62,036
Credit an... Level Entry Level Video Editor$68,694
Credit an... Level Entry Level Video Editor$80,990
Credit an... Level Entry Level Video Editor$75,163
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$62,036 0 yr
$68,694 < 2 yrs
$80,990 2-4 yrs
$75,163 5-8 yrs
$112,011 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Video Editors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $76,336
  • San Francisco: $75,585
  • Oakland: $73,909

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Video Editor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.98% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Diversity and Inclusion (Mentioned in 2.15% Job Postings): Developing and promoting acquaintance, empowerment, and integration of each unique individual to create a productive and safe working environment.
  • MRI (Mentioned in 1.57% Job Postings): Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive test doctors use to diagnose medical conditions. MRI uses a powerful magnetic field, radiofrequency pulses, and a computer to produce detailed pictures of internal body structures.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 9.98%
Diversity and Inclusion 2.15%
MRI 1.57%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Entry Level Video Editor's salary.
  • Packaging: Can increase your salary by up to 50%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 32%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Packaging
$90,782
50%
Insight
$79,888
32%
Time Management
$65,968
9%
Sense Of Urgency
$65,363
8%
Verbal Communication
$64,758
7%
ERP
$64,758
7%
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Entry Level Video Editor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Video Editor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Entry Level Video Editor

Salaries for an Entry Level Video Editor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,549 in 2023 to around $52,887 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Video Editor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Entry Level Video Editor Over Time

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$53,549
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$53,322
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2024 $53,322
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