Visual Effects Artist Salary in Reading, PA

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How much does a Visual Effects Artist make in Reading, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Visual Effects Artist in Reading, PA is $61,496. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $55,317 to $69,253, with most professionals earning between $49,691 and $76,315.

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Average Salary Range for Visual Effects Artist in Reading, PA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Reading, PA. The base salary for Visual Effects Artist ranges from $55,317 to $69,253 with the average base salary of $61,496. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,016 to $70,931 with the average total cash compensation of $62,455.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $61,496 $55,317 - $69,253
Bonus $959 $699 - $1,678
Total Pay $62,455 $56,016 - $70,931
* 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 Reading, PA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Allentown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,040 - $70,158 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lancaster, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,767 - $68,565 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,040 - $70,158 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,447 - $71,919 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lebanon, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,252 - $67,919 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,535 - $75,786 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
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About Reading, Pennsylvania    Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a populati....More

Reading, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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