How much does a film and video editor make in Chicago?
$78,210a year
Median yearly pay for film and video editors in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $37.60 an hour or $6,518 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.60
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 76
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,940Median: $78,210Highest 10%: $106,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,940 | $22.09 | |
| 25th | $59,120 | $28.42 | |
| Median | $78,210 | $37.60 | |
| 75th | $89,620 | $43.09 | |
| 90th | $106,600 | $51.25 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for film and video editors.
| St. Louis, MO | $72,300 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $113,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $110,600 |
| Art Director | $104,600 |
| Camera Operator | $102,400 |
| Broadcast Technician | $96,060 |
| Technical Writer | $89,960 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $89,620 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $85,400 |
| Producer and Director | $85,040 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $83,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a film and video editor make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $37.60 ($78,210 a year).
Do film and video editors make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $78,210 against $75,420 nationally, 4% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $72,460, so Chicago pays 8% more.
Where does Chicago rank for film and video editor pay?
16 of 76 metro areas with data.
How much does a film and video editor make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.