film & video editor salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 69 450

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How much does a film & video editor earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time film & video editor earns an average gross salary of CHF 69 450 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 29 867 to CHF 202 228, based on 108 entries.
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

film & video editor, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 63 700
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 240
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 69 450
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 66 625
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 69 125
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 99 464
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 99 464
Men: 55+average salary CHF 71 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 69 450

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a film & video editor relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 62 267. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 92 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

film & video editor, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 267
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 900
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 250
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 92 250
Average salary CHF 69 450
+48%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for film & video editor have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 70 500. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 71 750 per year.

Salary trend

film & video editor, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 500
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 750
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 753
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 500
Average salary CHF 69 450

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a film & video editor is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 84 000 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for film & video editor, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 80 600Set up Job Alert
  3. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 79 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Insurance
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Education
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 66 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for film & video editor

The top two high-paying cantons for film & video editor are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Throughout Switzerland

film & video editor

CHF 69 450

average salary

Salary by canton

film & video editor

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Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 0
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Fribourg average salary CHF 0
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Glarus average salary CHF 0
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Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
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Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
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Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 73 050
Average salary CHF 69 450