Film and Video Editor Salary in New York, NY
Film and Video Editors in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $104,590 a year — 39% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $77,279 take-home, or $6,440 a month.
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- Federal income tax$14,180
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,485
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,517
- New York income tax$5,131
- Take-home pay$77,279
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 5.90% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $3,619 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $73,660 ($6,138 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Film and Video Editor pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $61,730 | $29.68 | $49,044 | $4,087 |
| 25th percentile | $79,030 | $38.00 | $60,757 | $5,063 |
| Median (50th) | $104,590 | $50.28 | $77,279 | $6,440 |
| 75th percentile | $135,640 | $65.21 | $97,013 | $8,084 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $172,280 | $82.83 | $119,895 | $9,991 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $104,590 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median film and video editor's $77,279 take-home pay has the buying power of $68,654 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
New York, NY has 2.2× the national concentration of film and video editor jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for film and video editors, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #1 of 2 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $104,590 | $77,279 | $68,654 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $83,210 | $62,778 | $55,278 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 2 metros →
About the job: film and video editors
Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.7% (about average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a film and video editor make in New York, NY?
The median film and video editor salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $104,590 a year, or about $50.28 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $79,030 and $135,640.
What is a film and video editor’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $104,590 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $77,279 a year ($6,440 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $5,131 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a film and video editor?
Pay here is 39% above the national median of $75,420. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $68,654 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #1 of 2 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a film and video editor afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 37% of a median film and video editor’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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