How much should I pay a video editor?

Upwork puts the typical rate for video editors at $6–25 an hour, from past contracts worldwide (checked Oct 2026). OnlineJobs.ph's April 2026 guide lists $350–1,000 a month full-time in the Philippines, from beginner to expert, as workers report it. Every StaffPick profile shows the person's own rate.

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Video editor job description

A complete template to copy: duties, requirements, hours and pay. Replace the parts in [square brackets], or fill them in with the generator.

The template

Video editor (remote)

About us
[Company] is [one line on what you do and who for]. We're looking for a video editor to edit our videos for YouTube and social media.

What you'll do
- Long-form YouTube edits
- Shorts, Reels and TikToks reframed to 9:16
- Captions and subtitles that work with the sound off
- Hooks in the first three seconds
- Sound clean-up and licensed music
- Thumbnails and simple motion titles

What you'll need
- A portfolio of edited videos similar to ours
- Strong skills in Premiere Pro, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve or CapCut
- Good pacing, clean cuts, captions and clear sound
- Delivering edits on schedule and taking notes well
- Organised files and versions
- An internet connection fast enough for large files

Nice to have
- Motion graphics in After Effects
- Thumbnail design
- Short-form vertical video

Hours and time zone
[20 or 40] hours a week, overlapping [your time zone] business hours for at least [3] hours a day.

Pay
[Your rate: an hourly range or a monthly amount], paid [monthly] by [bank transfer, Wise or PayPal].

How to apply
Send a short note on why this role fits you, two examples of similar work, and the hours you can reliably cover. We reply to everyone.

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What to pay a video editor

Freelance rate, worldwide: $6–25/hr
Typical range for video editors on past Upwork contracts. Upwork (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 2026
Full-time salary in the Philippines: $350–1,000/month
Beginner $350–500 to expert $890–1,000, as workers report them. OnlineJobs.ph salary guide (opens in a new tab), updated April 2026

Tips for this job ad

Say how many videos a week and how long each one is.
Link two or three videos whose style you want.
Offer a paid test edit instead of a free one.

Questions to ask in the interview

All 25 video editor interview questions

1
Walk me through how you'd turn a long raw recording into a short clip for social media.
A good answer: They find the strongest moment first, cut tight, add captions, fix the sound, and size it for the platform.
2
How do you handle it when I ask for changes to an edit?
A good answer: They want notes tied to timestamps, ask when something is unclear, and keep earlier versions in case you want to go back.
3
How do you organise files and versions on a project?
A good answer: A clear folder structure and file names, a backup, and a simple way to share drafts for review.

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