Average Film Editor Salary

Skills in Apple Final Cut Pro and Editing are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects and Video Editing.

An entry-level Film Editor with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $47,805 based on 5 salaries. An early career Film Editor with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $43,676 based on 66 salaries. A mid-career Film Editor with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $57,000 based on 35 salaries. An experienced Film Editor with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $66,804 based on 35 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $105,000.

Employees with Film Editor in their job title in New York, New York earn an average of 133.8% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in San Francisco, California (36.4% more) and Los Angeles, California (11.8% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Atlanta, Georgia (26.7% less) and Chicago, Illinois (17.7% less).