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VFX Artist salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 3 open job postings for VFX Artist roles in California, updated Oct 4, 2026.
- Median base pay$73.41/hr$152,700 a year full-time
- Typical range$65.21–$77.72/hrMiddle half of postings
- Top 10%$77.74/hrand above
- Postings3with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest VFX Artist postings in California
- Sr. VFX ArtistNaughty Dog · Remote · $69.09–$86.35/hr · Posted Sep 23, 2026ApplyView posting
- VFX ArtistNaughty Dog · Remote · $57.98–$72.45/hr · Posted Sep 23, 2026ApplyView posting
- Senior VFX Artist (Gameplay)Tencent America · Remote · $106K–$199K/yr · Posted May 2, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a VFX Artist make in California?
The median posted base pay for VFX Artist jobs in California is $73.41/hr ($153K/yr), from 3 job postings with pay at 2 companies.
What is the typical VFX Artist pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $65.21–$77.72/hr. The top 10% list $162K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $136K or less.
How does California pay compare with all VFX Artist jobs?
The median here is $73.41/hr ($153K/yr), against $141K across all 8 postings for the role.
How many VFX Artist jobs in California list pay?
3 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.