Visual Effects Artist Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Visual Effects Artist make in Washington, DC? The average Visual Effects Artist salary in Washington, DC is $67,556 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $60,227 and $77,292. 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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Technical Artist, Gaming
Snail Games USA - Culver City , CA
Job Summary As a Technical Artist, you will collaborate closely with the associate art director and ... Integrate and create visual effects that enrich the gameplay experience. * Incorporate sound ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 20 days ago
Video Editor / Motion Graphics Artist
JD Finish Line - Boulder , CO
As a Video Editor / Motion Graphics Artist you will be responsible for developing creative concepts ... Learn to design and produce basic motion graphics, animations, and visual effects using industry ...
LinkedIn - 11 days ago
VFX Artist
Intrepid Studios - San Diego , CA
Intrepid Studios is looking for a VFX Artist to join our award winning team to work on our epic ... Ability to create exceptional real time visual effects * Creation of assets from scratch using in ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 16 days ago
Faculty: Visual and Performing Arts
Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor - Mequon , WI
... After Effects and Audition) and UX/U. The successful applicant should also be a master in web ... the Visual & Performing Arts Department within the School of Arts & Sciences at Concordia ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 31 days ago
Production Artist
Calculated Hire - Houston , TX
Significant course work in graphic design, print production, visual arts or a related field, along ... Adobe After Effects * Web-development software
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Digital Artist/Designer
Tipping Point Media (tipmedia.com) - Malvern , PA
Design and develop user interfaces with an emphasis on visual appeal, usability, and brand ... Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premier) is essential
LinkedIn - 18 days ago
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Average Salary Range for Visual Effects Artist in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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77292
67556

Average Total Cash Compensation

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60949
79425
68607
What is the average salary for Visual Effects Artist in 2024?
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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Visual Effects Artist ranges from $60,227 to $77,292 with the average base salary of $67,556. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,949 to $79,425 with the average total cash compensation of $68,607.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $67,556 $60,227 - $77,292
Bonus $1,051 $722 - $2,134
Total Pay $68,607 $60,949 - $79,425
* 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 Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,238 - $77,306 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,238 - $77,306 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,238 - $77,306 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,111 - $77,143 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,238 - $77,306 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,238 - $77,306 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
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