Wages vary by the number of projects editors complete. Working on a film may keep an editor busy for months. However, unless they have lined up other projects, editors may go without pay until they find another project.
Film and video editors who work full time for a film or production company usually receive benefits. Common benefits include paid vacation and health insurance.
Film and video editors (SOC 27-4032)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $19.02 | $25.12 | $37.11 |
| Yearly | $39,546 | $52,251 | $77,178 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $18.11 | $24.79 | $36.92 |
| Yearly | $37,675 | $51,563 | $76,791 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $23.77 | $32.52 | $43.89 |
| Yearly | $49,433 | $67,659 | $91,274 | |
| United States | Hourly | $23.52 | $32.02 | $48.99 |
| Yearly | $48,920 | $66,600 | $101,910 | |