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Visual effects artist salary in United States, 2026
How much does a Visual Effects Artist make in the United States?
Average base salary
$95,547
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Year
Average $95,547
Low $61,873
High $147,547
The average salary for a visual effects artist is $95,547 per year in the United States. 5 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated January 9, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Visual Effects Artist in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.Warner Bros. Discovery
$280,000per year
University of California Los A...
$148,200per year
COMPLEX
$117,500per year
Confidential
$114,400per year
University of Tennessee
$100,000per year
Sphere Entertainment Co.
$96,167per year
