Hourly Wage for Visual Effects Designer Salary in the United States

Visual Effects Designer Salary in the United States

How much does a Visual Effects Designer make hourly?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Visual Effects Designer in the United States is $32. While Salary.com is seeing that Visual Effects Designer salary in the US can go up to $38 or down to $25, but most earn between $28 and $36. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Visual Effects Designer in the United States.

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Visual Effects Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Visual Effects Designer Salary $25 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Visual Effects Designer Salary $28 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Visual Effects Designer Salary $32 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Visual Effects Designer Salary $36 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Visual Effects Designer Salary $38 US May 01, 2026
25% $28 10% $25 90% $38 75% $36 $32 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Visual Effects Designer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Graphic Design Specialist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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36
32

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
32
39
35
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Visual Effects Designer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Visual Effects Designer ranges from $28 to $36 with the average hourly pay of $32. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $32 to $39 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $35.

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