VIDEO EDITING PRICING
The in-house video team cost is $80K–$160K/year in the US — before equipment, software, and benefits. Here’s what a dedicated video editor and full post-production team costs instead.
By the Video Editing Company team · Updated October 15, 2026
Our video editing plans are flat monthly retainers. Each includes captions on every video, two revision rounds per video and no long-term commitment. Prepay three months and save 5%.
| Plan | Price | Annualized | Monthly output | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | $5,000/mo | $60K/yr | 2 long-form videos (5–15 min) + 8–10 short-form clips | 1 Senior Editor + shared PM |
| Core (most popular) | $9,500/mo | $114K/yr | 4 long-form videos + 16–20 short-form clips, monthly strategy call | Senior Editor + Junior Editor + PM + Creative Director |
| Scale | $16,000/mo | $192K/yr | 8 long-form videos + 30–40 short-form clips, weekly strategy calls | 2 Senior Editors + Junior Editor + dedicated PM + Creative Director |
| Hiring model | Typical cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| In-house (2 people, US national) | $180K–$250K/yr | Salaries, benefits, equipment and software; a departure restarts a ~3-month ramp |
| In-house (2 people, Bay Area / NYC) | $250K–$380K/yr | Same, at big-market salaries |
| Freelancers | $2K–$5K/mo | Inconsistent quality and constant re-onboarding; you manage the work |
| Traditional agency | $10K–$50K per video | 4–8 week turnaround; built for launch videos, not ongoing content |
| Video Editing Company dedicated team | $5K–$16K/mo | 3–5 person team, 10–48 assets per month, 3–7 day turnaround |
How Video Editing Company Compares
See how a dedicated video editing team stacks up against in-house hires and traditional agencies.
$200K–$300K/yr — salary, benefits, equipment, software, management. One quits? 3-month ramp cycle restarts.
$2K–$5K/mo — inconsistent quality, missed deadlines, constant re-onboarding. Managing 3 is a part-time job.
$10K–$50K per video — 4–8 week turnaround. Great for a launch video. Not built for ongoing content.
$5K–$16K/mo — 3–5 person team dedicated to your brand. 10–48 assets/month. 3–7 day turnaround.
For growing SaaS companies
Full content system for scaling SaaS
For Series B+ with heavy content needs
All plans allow swapping within your budget. Need fewer long-form videos but more short-form clips this month? Same price — your PM helps you configure the right content mix. Your content needs change month to month. Your video editing subscription invoice doesn't.
Cost Comparison
The real in-house video team cost in the US — and what you get with an outsourced video team instead.
You get a 4-person dedicated team (senior editor, junior editor, PM, creative director) with zero HR overhead, zero equipment costs, and zero ramp time. That's 50–60% less than a 2-person in-house team.
VALUE BREAKDOWN
Our retainer plans bundle individual deliverables at significant savings compared to à la carte pricing.
ADD-ONS
One-time projects available to any video editing retainer client. Your dedicated team handles these too — same brand knowledge, same quality standards.
Video Production (Per Finished Minute)
Pricing varies based on complexity — animation detail, custom illustrations, sound design, voiceover. All projects include script/outline, 2 revision rounds, captions, and project management. As a leading explainer video company, our explainer video production process covers everything from concept to final delivery.
Social Media Kit
+$2,500 per project — 3–5 standalone short-form videos cut and optimized per platform. Custom hooks, captions, and platform-specific formatting for LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
Ad Creatives
Webinar Post-Production
Webinar Cleanup (30–60 min raw → polished edit): $500–$1,000. Includes intro/outro, lower thirds, and chapter markers. Short-form clips available when client provides timestamps — quoted separately.
AI Content Accelerator
Most SaaS companies produce 2–4 videos per month before working with us. Our Core plan delivers 20–24 assets. The math speaks for itself.
Calculate Your Savings
Compare the cost of hiring in-house vs. working with a dedicated video editing team.
Want the full breakdown behind these numbers? These guides cover video editing rates by country, format and service type.
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