How much does a CG Artist make in Denver, CO?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a CG Artist in Denver, CO is $63,299. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,941 to $71,285, with most professionals earning between $51,153 and $78,556.

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What is a CG Artist?

CGI Artists (also known as computer graphics artists) create 2D and 3D assets used in developing video games and digitally animated films. A CG Artist's work usually revolves around finding balance between artistic sensibilities and technical limitations while working within a development team. In a game development context, CG artists work closely with game directors, art directors, animators, game designers and level designers. CG Artists (typically, technical artists) will also work with game programmers to ensure that the 3D models and assets created by the art team function as desired in...

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What is the average salary for CG Artist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CG Artist in Denver, CO. The base salary for CG Artist ranges from $56,941 to $71,285 with the average base salary of $63,299. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,659 to $73,016 with the average total cash compensation of $64,289.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $63,299 $56,941 - $71,285
Bonus $990 $718 - $1,731
Total Pay $64,289 $57,659 - $73,016
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,846 - $71,166 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,809 - $71,119 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,846 - $71,166 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,933 - $71,275 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,863 - $69,935 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,355 - $71,804 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
See salaries for CG Artist in locations close to Denver, CO. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE CG Supervisor LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $136,350 MAXIMUM SALARY $172,917
JOB TITLE Cg Generalist LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $54,246 MAXIMUM SALARY $83,911
JOB TITLE Cg Animator LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $85,694 MAXIMUM SALARY $108,105
JOB TITLE Artist LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $51,340 MAXIMUM SALARY $68,475
JOB TITLE ARTIST, FINE ARTIST LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $64,946 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,582
JOB TITLE Artist/Artist Assistant LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $47,740 MAXIMUM SALARY $60,195
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