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Video Editor Salary in Toronto

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 5 comparison cities

$65,126/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $49,070 – $86,436

High Confidence Β· 84/100
SalaryScope Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Video Editors in Toronto typically earn $49K–$86K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $65K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $112K or more.

Above Average

Modelled from OECD 2024 national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 84/100Editorial policy β†’

Video Editor Salary Analysis β€” Toronto

Video Editors in Toronto earn a median salary of $65K, which is 12% above the national median of $58K. Toronto's established technology sector sustains above-average demand for this role, supporting premium compensation.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Toronto.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Toronto's cost of living is 25% above the US average. Your $65K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $52K in a city with average US living costs.

$65K
Nominal salary
+25%
CoL vs US avg
$52K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Toronto

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$38,011

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$49,070

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$65,126

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$86,436

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$111,582

Staff / principal / lead

-3%
vs US avg
+12%
demand growth
Med
AI risk
Data Confidence
84/100B+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 15, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
GrossCA$89K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’22%
Take-homeCA$69K
Federal + Ontario provincial income tax + CPP/EI.
Savings Potential
Take-homeCA$69K
Est. living costsβˆ’55%
Yearly savingsCA$31K
Estimate for a mid-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
35/100
Below Average
Job demand growth+12%
Automation riskModerate

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Is $65K a good salary for Video Editor in Toronto?

Based on BLS data for 65,126 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $38KΒ·Median: $65KΒ·Top 10%: $112K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 36/40 (OECD)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $65K for Video Editors in Toronto

-3%
Canada market level
Canada pays 3% below the global baseline β€” lower cost of living often offsets this.
+25%
Toronto metro premium
Major metro areas command higher salaries to offset cost of living.
+2%
Steady demand for Video Editors
Consistent hiring demand keeps wages competitive.
-2%
Automation risk headwind
55% automation risk. Employers factor displacement potential into wage offers.

Source: OECD 2024. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Video Editor Salary by Experience Level in Toronto

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$40,378$3,365$19
Junior22 yrs$52,101$4,342$25
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$60,784$5,065$29
Senior66 yrs$68,773$5,731$33
Staff1010 yrs$83,361$6,947$40
Principal1414 yrs$94,823$7,902$46
Distinguished1818 yrs$97,689$8,141$47

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Video Editor

Estimated premium above the Toronto median based on market demand

Premiere Pro+4% β‰ˆ +$3K/yr
After Effects+4% β‰ˆ +$3K/yr
DaVinci Resolve+4% β‰ˆ +$3K/yr
Colour Grading+4% β‰ˆ +$3K/yr
Motion Graphics+4% β‰ˆ +$3K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$13K/yr
Highest single skill
Premiere Pro +4%
Premiere Pro+4% Β· +$3K/yr
After Effects+4% Β· +$3K/yr
DaVinci Resolve+4% Β· +$3K/yr
Colour Grading+4% Β· +$3K/yr
Motion Graphics+4% Β· +$3K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Video Editor Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

D35/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+12%/yr
AI Displacement Risk55% β€” Moderate
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+1.5%/yr
Below Average: Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power.
$67K
In 2 yrs
$70K
In 5 yrs
$76K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Video Editor

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$83K–$89K
per year
Base (76%)Bonus (6%)Equity (2%)Benefits (17%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$65,126
Annual Bonus
Typical: 3–12% of base
$4,885
Equity (annualised)
~3% of base β€” RSUs/options
$1,628
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$14,328
Total Comp (mid)
$85,967

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Video Editors

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Video Editor Salaries by City

How Toronto, Canada stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Toronto, Canada (current)$65,126$86,436+-3%
London, UK$67,350$89,388++0%
Berlin, Germany$64,444$85,531+-4%
Sydney, Australia$74,186$98,461++11%
Amsterdam, Netherlands$77,323$102,624++15%
Singapore, Singapore$66,536$88,307+-1%

SalaryScope Career GPSβ„’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Video Editor salary in Toronto, Canada?

The median Video Editor salary in Toronto, Canada is $65K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $86K+ per year.

What is a good Video Editor salary in Toronto, Canada?

The 75th percentile ($86K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($65K) is above-average for this role in Toronto, Canada.

How much does a Video Editor earn per hour in Toronto, Canada?

Based on the median annual salary of $65K, a Video Editor in Toronto, Canada earns approximately $31/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$42/hr.

Is Toronto, Canada a good market for Video Editors?

Toronto, Canada pays 3% below the US national average for this role. Demand for Video Editors is growing 12% annually, and AI automation risk is rated moderate for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Video Editor salary in Toronto, Canada?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($86K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Toronto, Canada figure calculated?

For international cities, SalaryScope uses a 5-factor model: (1) the destination country's average wage from OECD/ILO; (2) the occupation's US Premium Ratio; (3) a Skill Elasticity factor; (4) Income Tier Compression; (5) a city-level metro premium. Currency conversion uses ECB rates refreshed every 4 hours.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

Salary trend data not available for this occupation.

Education Premium β€” Video Editor

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-15%
~$55K
Associate's Degree
-6%
~$61K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$65K
Master's Degree
+10%
~$72K
Doctoral (PhD)
+8%
~$70K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+12%
~$73K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

Negotiation Deep-Dive

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Toronto benchmarks
$65K
Market median
$86K
P75 target
$112K
Top 10%

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Video Editor in Toronto β€” Distribution
P10
$38K
P25
$49K
P50
$65K
P75
$86K
P90
$112K
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Data Source & Attribution

Salary data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (1.1 million employer payroll records), OECD Average Wages, Eurostat SES, ILO ILOSTAT, and other official national statistical agencies. Data is updated via ISR and reflects the most recent release cycle.

BLS.OEWS.2026.v2

Jun 15, 2026

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