Most solo creators spend 1–3 hours per finished minute.
Your day-job rate, or what you could earn making more videos.
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- Enter your outputHow many videos a month and how long they are.
- Be honest about timeCount every hour of editing, not just the cutting.
- CompareSee the cash and the hours side by side.
Questions
How long does it take to edit a YouTube video?
Most solo creators spend 1–3 hours per finished minute, so 10–30 hours for a 10-minute video with graphics.
When is it worth hiring an editor?
When your hours are worth more than the editor’s price, or when editing stops you from publishing on schedule.
What does an editor cost?
Here, from $10 per finished minute for a clean cut and $15 with motion graphics. Animation is quoted separately.
Can I start with one video?
Yes. Start with a single video, or ask for a free re-cut of one minute of your last upload.