How much does a CG Artist make? The average CG Artist salary is $61,146 as of June 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $54,512 and $69,957. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Job Openings for CG Artist
Hogarth Worldwide - Sunnyvale , CA
The Comp Artist will be part of a team of CG Lighters and finishing retouchers producing some of the highest quality product images (often 16k resolution) in the market. This position requires taking ...
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Company3/Method Studios - Santa Monica , CA
VFX coordinators support their assigned Producers by creating daily artist task lists, * Coordinate ... Manage meeting schedule and walkthroughs for CG or Comp Supervisors, taking and publishing notes ...
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Red Carrot - Washington , DC
... artistic and creative aspects. Conceptualizes and designs complex program productions with ... CG operators, technical directors, and lighting directors. Operational expertise must be maintained ...
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Digital Giant - Los Angeles , CA
In simple terms, we just love working with our fellow artists to create imagery of all kinds, we ... A basic level understanding of CG image production. Development opportunities - Here at Digital ...
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Lindeman & Associates - Los Angeles , CA
LA brings together artists, editors, and storytellers into one hyper-collaborative team ... Rendering high resolution, realistic CG assets for both Motion and Print What You'll Bring
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Crazy Maple Studio - Culver City , CA
... CG renders, and visual effects elements using compositing software (e.g., Nuke, After Effects). * Follow artistic direction from VFX Supervisor and Compositors to achieve desired visual effects and ...
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CG Artist Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for CG Artist between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of June 27, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for CG Artist in each city.
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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $76,432
Washington, DC $68,055
Miami, FL $59,006
Chicago, IL $64,142
Boston, MA $68,544
New York, NY $71,418
Dallas, TX $60,351
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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for CG Artist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CG Artist in the United States. The base salary for CG Artist ranges from $54,512 to $69,957 with the average base salary of $61,146. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,165 to $71,885 with the average total cash compensation of $62,098.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $61,146 $54,512 - $69,957
Bonus $953 $653 - $1,929
Total Pay $62,098 $55,165 - $71,885
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
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What's the difference between CG Supervisor and CG Artist?
According to our latest salary estimation on June 27, 2024. The average salary of CG Artist is $61,146, and the average salary of CG Supervisor is $146,105. The average salary of CG Supervisor is higher than CG Artist. ( 2024-06-27 salary.com )
I am a CG Artist, which location’s salary is higher, Auburn, AL or Bentonville, AR?
Bentonville, AR typically sees higher pay than Auburn, AL for CG Artist. a CG Artist Salary in Bentonville, AR is $55,276 as of June 27, 2024; a CG Artist Salary in Auburn, AL is $53,930 as of June 27, 2024. ( 2024-06-27 salary.com )
Why does the salary of a CG Artist vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-06-27 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for CG Artist?
Salary ranges for a CG Artist can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-06-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: June 27, 2024