CNN employees working as Video Editor in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 30% lower than the average of Video Editor professionals at CNN worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Video Editor ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $68,780 per year (estimate) and goes up to $231,218 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Video Editor at CNN is $70,191 per year or $34 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $119,693 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $53,218 (25th percentile) and $93,189 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 14 salaries submitted by CNN Video Editor professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Video Editor professionals typically earn between $26 and $45 per hour.
Video Editor professionals typically earn between $4,435 and $7,766 monthly.
Video Editor with an estimated total pay of $56K - $90K/yr