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Lead Vfx Artist Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Lead Vfx Artist make in Chicago, IL? The salary range for a Lead Vfx Artist job is from $6,666 to $6,890 per semimonth in Chicago, IL. Click on the filter to check out Lead Vfx Artist job salaries by hourly, weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, monthly, and yearly.

Average base salary
updated at April 24, 2024
$6,733
Per Semimonth
The average salary for a Lead Vfx Artist is $6,733
per Semimonth in Chicago, IL.
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Base Salary
$6,666
$6,733
Medium
$6,890

Highest Paying Cities for Lead Vfx Artist near Chicago, IL

We list eight cities that pay high wages to Lead Vfx Artist near Chicago. The salary difference may cause by many reasons, such as the cost of living. The competition will also be fiercer where wages are high. Click the city name to learn more about the Lead Vfx Artist pay level in these cities.

States with Higher Salaries for Lead Vfx Artist

Here are the top five states that pay the highest Lead Vfx Artist salary in the United States. District of Columbia takes first place with the highest Lead Vfx Artist salary is $7,144 per Semimonth. California and New Jersey take the second and third place with $7,080 per Semimonth and $7,035 per Semimonth in the list. A higher average Lead Vfx Artist salary indicates a higher cost of living too.

How Much Do Similar Professions Get Paid in Chicago, IL?

The following job titles have similar responsibilities as a Lead Vfx Artist. However, the different job titles may have different salaries. Learn each job, and finger out the most suitable position with the highest wage for you in your city.
VFX Artist
Average salary
United States
$2,616
per Semimonth
Junior Vfx Artist
Average salary
United States
$2,332
per Semimonth
3D & VFX Artist
Average salary
United States
$3,507
per Semimonth
Cinema 4D VFX Artist
Average salary
United States
$4,240
per Semimonth
Lead Artist
Average salary
United States
$2,745
per Semimonth
Lead Character Artist
Average salary
United States
$2,450
per Semimonth

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What Does a Lead Vfx Artist Do?

We are looking for a passionate lead VFX Artist to join us in the development of Tom Clancy's The Division 2.

December 14, 2021

They’ll have a proven understanding of memory and frame budgets, production schedules and project goals, animation, programming and design concerns.  The Lead VFX Artist should understand PBR lighting and material authoring and sets best practices for bug fixing.

November 25, 2021

To join our team! The Lead VFX Artist establishes the quality and visual consistency, by maintaining high visual standards for the team.

November 23, 2021

We are seeking a lead VFX artist to join our team – someone with exceptional management and VFX skills, fluent in a variety of FX creation methods, able to make both photorealistic and fantastical effects, and can inspire other VFX artists in both creative and technical process.

November 03, 2021

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October 30, 2021

Most Common Benefits for Lead Vfx Artist

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401(k)
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Time Off (days)

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