Video Editor Salary in the Creator Economy
$76,000
Median salary
Typical range
$18,000–$96,000
Remote listings
71%
How much does a Video Editor make?
The median salary for a Video Editor in the creator economy is $76,000 a year. Most job listings pay between $18,000 and $96,000.
71% of Video Editor job listings in the creator economy are remote.
21% of Video Editor job listings pay over $100,000 a year, and 46% pay under $50,000.
46%
33%
21%
Under $50,000: 46%$50,000–$100,000Over $100,000: 21%
How other creator economy roles compare
| Role | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Video Producer | $140,000 |
| Creative Director | $94,000 |
| Social Media Manager | $83,000 |
| Influencer Marketing Manager | $67,000 |
| UGC Creator | $50,000 |
| Paid Media Manager | $38,000 |
| Graphic Designer | $22,000 |
Latest Video Editor Jobs
Video Editor, Regulated Industry (Full-Time Contract, Remote)
Pearmill
Multi-platformFull-TimeRemoteUnited States
3d
Motion Designer & Video Editor
Pogo
Multi-platform$110k–$130k USDFull-TimeRemoteUnited States
3d
Performance Designer & Video Editor
Oviva
Multi-platformFull-TimeHybridBerlinGermany
15d
Performance Video Editor
Honeydew
Multi-platform$85k–$100k USDFull-TimeHybridNew YorkUnited States
17d
UGC Video Editor
Scale Army
Multi-platform$1,200–$1,800 USD /moContractRemoteEgypt
17d
Video Editor (DaVinci Resolve Studio)
Scale Army
Multi-platform$1,500–$1,800 USD /moContractRemoteEgypt
19d
Short-Form Video Editor - Snowball
Snowball
YouTubeContractRemoteUnited States
20d
Senior Video Editor
Tradeify
Multi-platform$60k–$65k USDFull-TimeRemoteUnited States
25d
Short-form Video Editor
Quippy
Multi-platformFull-TimeHybridSan FranciscoUnited States
28d
The World's Best Video Editor
MrBeast
Multi-platformFull-TimeRemoteUnited States
30d+
Frequently asked questions
Based on job listings on CreatorJobBoard. Updated October 2026.
Source: CreatorJobBoard — Video Editor Salary Guide, October 2026 — https://creatorjobboard.com/salaries/video-editor