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How much do part time photo editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time photo editor in the United States is $22.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part time photo editor?

A Part Time Photo Editor is responsible for editing and enhancing images using software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom on a part-time basis. They may adjust colors, retouch photos, remove imperfections, and ensure images meet quality standards. This role is common in industries like photography, marketing, and e-commerce, where high-quality visuals are needed. Part-time editors typically work on a flexible schedule and may be freelancers or part of an in-house team.

What types of projects and images will I typically work on as a part time photo editor?

As a Part Time Photo Editor, you may work on a diverse range of projects including editing portraits, product photos, event images, or social media content depending on your employer or client base. Your responsibilities often involve retouching, correcting colors, cropping, and enhancing images to meet specific brand or visual standards. You’ll likely collaborate with photographers, marketing teams, or creative directors to ensure the final images align with the intended vision. This variety keeps the role engaging and allows you to continuously develop your editing skills across different styles and formats.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time photo editor?

To thrive as a Part Time Photo Editor, you should possess strong photo editing skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of color correction and image retouching, often backed by a degree or coursework in photography, graphic design, or a related field. Proficiency in software like Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and other photo editing tools is typically required, with certifications in Adobe Creative Suite seen as a plus. Time management, creativity, and effective communication are crucial soft skills that help you excel in a collaborative environment. These abilities are essential for consistently delivering high-quality images on tight deadlines while meeting client or project specifications.

How much do part time photo editors get paid?

Part-time photo editors typically earn between $15 and $30 per hour, depending on experience, skill level, and the complexity of editing tasks. Rates can vary based on whether they work freelance or for a company, and proficiency with editing software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom is often required.
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Infographic showing various Part Time Photo Editor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, 37% Part Time, 4% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,978 per year, or $22.1 per hour.

Part-Time Game Day Photo Editor

The National Football League

Inglewood, CA • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

NFL Media is seeking a part-time Photo Editor to join our photo team in support of our game day operations. The NFL Photo department provides exclusive imagery in real-time for use across the League, including our editorial and social departments, players, and clubs. 

During games, NFL photographers transmit images from the field to our editors, who then prepare and distribute the photos. Editors will identify top photos with high news, social, and visual value, apply metadata, crop, edit and tone images, and upload to our internal galleries. The ideal candidate has a sharp eye for sports photography, strong photo editing skills, and experience with news or live event editing.

This is a part-time role specific to Sundays, with some opportunities for other game days (i.e., MNF, TNF) and event coverage as needed.

Essential Functions

  • Provide photo editing support for game days. Edit game images in real time: toning, captioning, and transmitting to internal galleries to share across League departments.
  • Apply metadata to images (caption players, game information, keywords)
  • Archive images in the NFL asset management system

Required Education and Experience

  • 1-3+ years of experience in photo editing for digital media, preferably for editorial outlets or other sports leagues and teams.
  • Bachelor's degree (or degree in progress) with emphasis in photography, OR equivalent photography experience.
  • Ability to handle a large volume of assets on deadline. 
  • Strong photo editing skills, knowledge of best editing and captioning practices for editorial images.
  • Fundamental knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Photo Mechanic and similar tools. 
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Experience in sports photography preferred.
  • Familiarity with FTP clients preferred.
  • Experience in live event coverage is preferred.

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

  • Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy.
  • Works well in a team environment.
  • Open to learning new editing skills and techniques.
  • Passion for the NFL, familiarity with NFL news and storylines.

Travel

  • Potential for travel during tentpole events as needed

Terms / Expected Hours of Work 

  • Part-time, under 29 hours/week
  • Must be available to work nights and weekends, some holidays, dependent on the NFL game and event schedule

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

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