How much does a Visual Effects Designer make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Visual Effects Designer in Boston, MA is $77,713. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,856 to $87,462, with most professionals earning between $62,702 and $96,338.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Visual Effects Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Visual Effects Designer Salary $62,702 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Visual Effects Designer Salary $69,856 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Visual Effects Designer Salary $77,713 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Visual Effects Designer Salary $87,462 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Visual Effects Designer Salary $96,338 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25% $69,856 10% $62,702 90% $96,338 75% $87,462 $77,713 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 Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Visual Effects Designer in Boston, MA. The base salary for Visual Effects Designer ranges from $69,856 to $87,462 with the average base salary of $77,713. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,721 to $89,521 with the average total cash compensation of $78,869.

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Skills associated with Visual Effects Designer: Design

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