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Film Editor Salary

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Updated: 12 Jun 2013

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Film Editor 2013 Total Pay (?

XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey.

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$20,358 - $123,460

(Median)

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MEDIAN: $44,225

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Film Editor Job Listings

Film Editor

Jun 18

Airsplat - Irwindale, CA

Film Editor Seeking film graduate to work in our film... editing until finished product. Film Editor Seeking film graduate to work in our film editing department... - Indeed

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Film Editor

May 27

Confidential - Newport Beach, CA

Film Editor Seeking experienced and highly skilled film... is to begin or end. Film Editor Seeking experienced and highly skilled film editor at production studio... - Indeed

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Film Editor & Creative Marketing

May 29

Hitz Sports Management - Mount Laurel, NJ

to be a part of the sports industry. Daily duties include preparing college film for DVD packages to be sent out to leagues and pro teams. Developing high ended... - Indeed

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$50K	$100K	$150K
Salary	$19,784 - $117,446
Bonus	$0.00 - $6,092
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$20,358 - $123,460
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 12 Jun 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 37

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Film Editor Tasks

Cut shots and match audio and video to chosen video.
Add text, music, sound effects, and other layers to footage.
Edit film footage to fit with scripts and storylines.

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Companies and Industries for Film Editor Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Visual Effects Services	$23,827 - $170,291
Audio or Video Production or Recording	$23,606 - $160,026
Video Production	$26,812 - $158,417
Cable Television Broadcasting	$28,558 - $150,290

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Key Statistics for Film Editor Salaries and Jobs

Gender

Female

30%

Male

70%

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

11%

1-4 years

51%

5-9 years

19%

10-19 years

20 years or more

11%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$19,005 - $142,031

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 39%		Dental: 19%
	Vision: 19%		None: 61%

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