How Much Does a Film and Video Editor Make in the United States in 2026? (Hourly & After-Tax Salary)
Median Annual & Hourly Wage in the United States
$69,680/yr ($33.50/hr · $57,406 After-Tax)
Entry-Level (25th Pct)$54,350 ($26.13/hr)
Experienced (90th Pct)$94,080 ($45.23/hr)
Bi-Weekly Net Paycheck$2,207.92
Overtime Rate (1.5x)$50.25/hr
Gross vs. Net After-Tax Pay by Experience Level (2026)
| Level | Hourly | Gross Annual | Federal + FICA + State Tax | Net Take-Home | Bi-Weekly Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $26.13/hr | $54,350 | −$8,641.28 | $45,708.72 | $1,758.03 |
| Median (Mid-Career) | $33.50/hr | $69,680 | −$12,274.12 | $57,405.88 | $2,207.92 |
| Senior / Top 10% | $45.23/hr | $94,080 | −$19,508.72 | $74,571.28 | $2,868.13 |
Compare Wage Across All 50 U.S. States
Texas ($32.83/hr)California ($39.53/hr)Florida ($31.82/hr)New York ($38.86/hr)Illinois ($34.51/hr)Arizona ($32.49/hr)New Jersey ($37.52/hr)Georgia ($32.16/hr)North Carolina ($31.82/hr)Washington ($38.52/hr)Pennsylvania ($33.16/hr)Ohio ($31.49/hr)Nevada ($32.83/hr)Colorado ($35.51/hr)Virginia ($35.18/hr)Massachusetts ($39.20/hr)Michigan ($32.16/hr)Tennessee ($30.82/hr)Indiana ($31.16/hr)Maryland ($36.18/hr)Minnesota ($34.84/hr)Missouri ($30.82/hr)Wisconsin ($32.49/hr)Oregon ($35.18/hr)Connecticut ($37.19/hr)Utah ($32.49/hr)South Carolina ($30.48/hr)Alabama ($29.48/hr)Louisiana ($29.82/hr)Kentucky ($29.82/hr)Oklahoma ($29.82/hr)Kansas ($30.82/hr)Iowa ($31.16/hr)New Mexico ($30.82/hr)Arkansas ($29.14/hr)Mississippi ($28.47/hr)Nebraska ($31.49/hr)Idaho ($31.16/hr)Hawaii ($36.18/hr)New Hampshire ($34.51/hr)Maine ($31.82/hr)Rhode Island ($34.17/hr)Montana ($30.82/hr)Delaware ($33.84/hr)South Dakota ($30.48/hr)North Dakota ($31.82/hr)Alaska ($36.52/hr)Vermont ($32.83/hr)West Virginia ($28.81/hr)Wyoming ($31.82/hr)