As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Visual Effects Supervisor in New York, NY is $162,210, equivalent to $78 per hour, $3,119 weekly, or $13,518 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Visual Effects Supervisor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Visual Effects Supervisor in New York, NY vary widely, spanning from $128,925 to $191,363. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($144,788) and 75th percentile ($177,470), while top earners (90th percentile) make $191,363 per year. This $32,682 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Illustration, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New York Visual Effects Supervisor often earn 8.3% higher than national averages. However, New York currently ranks 10 statewide for Visual Effects Supervisor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Visual Effects Supervisor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Visual Effects Supervisor Salary $128,925 New York, NY May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Visual Effects Supervisor Salary $144,788 New York, NY May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Visual Effects Supervisor Salary $162,210 New York, NY May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Visual Effects Supervisor Salary $177,470 New York, NY May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Visual Effects Supervisor Salary $191,363 New York, NY May 01, 2026
25% $144,788 10% $128,925 90% $191,363 75% $177,470 $162,210 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Visual Effects Supervisor ?

In the context of film and television production, a visual effects supervisor is responsible for achieving the creative aims of the director or producers through the use of visual effects. While it is a creative role, most supervisors possess a strong technical background and are capable of making informed decisions about the most efficient and effective technique to employ to solve the problem at hand. Often a supervisor will work in tandem with a visual effects producer and computer graphics supervisor. Supervisors can be employed directly by a film production company or work for a visual...

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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 Supervisor in New York, NY. The base salary for Visual Effects Supervisor ranges from $144,788 to $177,470 with the average base salary of $162,210. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $158,035 to $212,797 with the average total cash compensation of $184,493.

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