🎬 Video Editor Per-Minute Rate Calculator
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How do video editors price their services?
Common pricing models: hourly ($40-$150/hr), per minute of finished video ($50-$300/min), or fixed project rates. Per-minute rates are popular as they scale with complexity and output.
What is a standard rate for YouTube video editing?
Standard YouTube editing (cuts, color, basic graphics): $50-$100 per finished minute. Advanced editing with motion graphics and color grading: $150-$300 per finished minute.
How to earn more as a freelance video editor?
Offer motion graphics as an add-on. Create YouTube channel management retainer packages. Specialize in high-paying niches like corporate video, product launches, or educational content.