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How much does a Youtube Editor really make?

As of Jan 16, 2023, the average annual pay for a Youtube Editor in the United States is $58,842 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $28.29 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,131/week or $4,903/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $120,000 and as low as $15,500, the majority of Youtube Editor salaries currently range between $38,000 (25th percentile) to $66,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $95,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Youtube Editor varies greatly (by as much as $28,500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Youtube Editor jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

Find your next high paying job as a Youtube Editor on ZipRecruiter today.

What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Youtube Editor Jobs

We’ve identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Youtube Editor job is above the national average. Topping the list is Santa Clara, CA, with San Francisco, CA and Bolinas, CA close behind in the second and third positions. Bolinas, CA beats the national average by $10,786 (18.3%), and Santa Clara, CA furthers that trend with another $13,674 (23.2%) above the $58,842 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Youtube Editor appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top ten cities varies very little at 11% between Santa Clara, CA and Sunnyvale, CA, reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Youtube Editor role.

City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
Santa Clara, CA $72,516 $6,043 $1,394 $34.86
San Francisco, CA $70,001 $5,833 $1,346 $33.65
Bolinas, CA $69,628 $5,802 $1,339 $33.48
Fremont, CA $68,429 $5,702 $1,315 $32.90
Marysville, WA $68,081 $5,673 $1,309 $32.73
San Jose, CA $66,189 $5,515 $1,272 $31.82
Jackson, WY $65,700 $5,475 $1,263 $31.59
Oakland, CA $65,558 $5,463 $1,260 $31.52
Alexandria, VA $65,114 $5,426 $1,252 $31.31
Sunnyvale, CA $64,655 $5,387 $1,243 $31.08

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Youtube Editor Jobs in the U.S.

We found at least five jobs related to the Youtube Editor job category that pay more per year than a typical Youtube Editor salary. Top examples of these roles include: Work From Home Pharmaceutical Editor, Senior Content Editor, and Planning Editor.

Importantly, all of these jobs are paid between $15,060 (25.6%) and $29,902 (50.8%) more than the average Youtube Editor salary of $58,842. If you’re qualified, getting hired for one of these related Youtube Editor jobs may help you make more money than that of the average Youtube Editor position.

Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
Work From Home Pharmaceutical Editor $88,744 $7,395 $1,706 $42.67
Senior Content Editor $85,852 $7,154 $1,651 $41.27
Planning Editor $76,466 $6,372 $1,470 $36.76
Youtube Network $76,185 $6,348 $1,465 $36.63
Youtube Partner $73,902 $6,158 $1,421 $35.53
About Our Data
ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

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