Stop guessing what to charge for video editing.
Enter your real costs and target income to get your minimum hourly rate — then price actual projects by type, length and complexity. Free, no signup, everything stays in your browser.
Part 1 — Your Minimum Hourly Rate
Based on your annual target, real expenses, and billable hours. This is the floor — never charge below this.
Not total work hours — only hours you can bill clients. Most freelancers bill 20–30.
Software (Premiere, etc.), hardware, internet, insurance, taxes set-aside…
Part 2 — Price a Project
Pick a project type, adjust for complexity, and get a suggested flat fee based on your rate above.
How freelance video editing rates work
In 2026, freelance video editors charge anywhere from $25/hour (beginner) to $150+/hour (specialist). The biggest pricing mistake new editors make is copying someone else's rate without knowing their own costs. Your rate has to cover your target income plus business expenses, divided by the hours you can actually bill — not the hours you work.
Project pricing varies by type: a 10-minute YouTube video typically runs $150–$500 for a mid-level editor, while wedding films start around $1,500 and corporate work commands a premium for the revision cycles involved. Always define revision rounds in writing — "unlimited revisions" is how $500 projects become $50/hour nightmares.