Visual Effects Artist Salary in Albany, New York

How much does a Visual Effects Artist make in Albany, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Visual Effects Artist in Albany, NY is $63,113. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,774 to $71,075, with most professionals earning between $51,002 and $78,325.

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Communicate ideas with other VFX artists and the Art Director to create and maintain artistic styles and content.

December 30, 2022

Collaborate with environment artists, concept artists, designers, and engineers.

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Evaluate and optimize effects and materials.

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Develop high quality visual effects and supporting assets.

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Average Salary Range for Visual Effects Artist in Albany, NY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

56774

71075

63113

Average Total Cash Compensation

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57489

72801

64100

What is the average salary for Visual Effects Artist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Visual Effects Artist in Albany, NY. The base salary for Visual Effects Artist ranges from $56,774 to $71,075 with the average base salary of $63,113. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,489 to $72,801 with the average total cash compensation of $64,100.

View Average Salary for Visual Effects Artist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$63,113	$56,774 - $71,075
Bonus	$987	$716 - $1,726
Total Pay	$64,100	$57,489 - $72,801

* 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.

Visual Effects Artist Salary Near Albany, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,624 - $70,888	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Troy, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,740 - $71,033	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Nassau, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,489 - $76,978	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Pittsfield, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,102 - $71,486	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Bennington, VT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,562 - $70,810	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Poughkeepsie, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,242 - $75,417	COMPARE TO Albany, NY

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About Albany, New York

Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River and approximately 135 miles (220 km) north of New York City. Albany is known for its rich history, commerce, culture, architecture, and institutions of higher education. Albany constitutes the economic and cultural core of the Capital District of New York State, which comprises the Albany–Schenectady–Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area, including ...

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