Visual Effects Designer Salary in New York, New York

Visual Effects Designer Salary in New York, NY

How much does a Visual Effects Designer make in New York, NY?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Visual Effects Designer in New York, NY is $77,308. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,599 to $84,892, with most professionals earning between $56,849 and $91,797.

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10th Percentile Visual Effects Designer Salary $56,849 New York,NY May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Visual Effects Designer Salary $66,599 New York,NY May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Visual Effects Designer Salary $77,308 New York,NY May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Visual Effects Designer Salary $84,892 New York,NY May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Visual Effects Designer Salary $91,797 New York,NY May 01, 2025
25% $66,599 10% $56,849 90% $91,797 75% $84,892 $77,308 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 Base Salary

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66599
84892
77308

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
73147
92600
81577
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 New York, NY. The base salary for Visual Effects Designer ranges from $66,599 to $84,892 with the average base salary of $77,308. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,147 to $92,600 with the average total cash compensation of $81,577.

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