At a firm, the cost for most editors will include the hourly wage plus an overhead cost covering the office space, utilities, taxes, equipment depreciation, etc. A video editing service will charge between $75 and $150 per hour, depending on where they operate.

In the freelance landscape, a video editor can charge you between $15 and $50 per hour. They will charge you more if you ask for motion design or visual effects. The cost of freelance video editing also depends on the skill level of the editor and the client’s geographic location.