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VFX Artist salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 8 open job postings for VFX Artist roles at 4 companies, updated Oct 4, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

VFX Artist: postings by posted pay8 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 11 bands from $115K to $170K. Median $141K; middle half $117K–$153K.Median $141K$115K$170K

Postings per pay band: $115K–$120K: 2; $120K–$125K: 0; $125K–$130K: 0; $130K–$135K: 0; $135K–$140K: 1; $140K–$145K: 2; $145K–$150K: 0; $150K–$155K: 1; $155K–$160K: 0; $160K–$165K: 1; $165K–$170K: 1.

Pay by level

  1. Senior$141K median · $117K–$153K typical · 6 postingsSenior: middle half $117K–$153K, median $141K

Companies hiring

  1. Xboxgaming$117K median · $117K–$141K typical · 4 postingsXboxgaming: middle half $117K–$141K, median $117K
  2. Naughty Dog2 postings · too few to show pay
  3. Insomniac Holdings1 posting · too few to show pay
  4. Tencent America1 posting · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Xboxgaming · $117K median · 4 postings

By location

  1. United States$141K median · $117K–$153K typical · 8 postingsUnited States: middle half $117K–$153K, median $141K
  2. California$73.41/hr ($153K/yr) median · $65.21–$77.72/hr typical · 3 postingsCalifornia: middle half $65.21–$77.72/hr, median $73.41/hr ($153K/yr)
  3. Remote$73.41/hr ($153K/yr) median · $65.21–$77.72/hr typical · 4 postingsRemote: middle half $65.21–$77.72/hr, median $73.41/hr ($153K/yr)

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $73.41/hr ($153K/yr) median, $65.21–$77.72/hr typical, from 4 postings. On-site: too few postings list pay to show a figure.

Newest VFX Artist postings

  1. Senior VFX Artist - Raven - Middleton, WIXboxgaming · Middleton, WI · $82.2K–$152K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Lead VFX Artist - Raven - Middleton, WIXboxgaming · Middleton, WI · $99.2K–$184K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Senior VFX Artist - Raven - Middleton, WIXboxgaming · United States · $82.2K–$152K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Lead VFX Artist - Raven - Middleton, WIXboxgaming · United States · $99.2K–$184K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Sr. VFX ArtistNaughty Dog · Remote · $69.09–$86.35/hr · Posted Sep 23, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a VFX Artist make?

The median posted base pay for VFX Artist jobs is $141K a year, from 8 job postings with pay at 4 companies.

What is the typical VFX Artist pay range?

The middle half of postings list $117K–$153K. The top 10% list $166K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $117K or less.

Which companies pay the most for VFX Artist jobs?

By median posted pay: Xboxgaming ($117K).

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