Special and Visual Effects

Compositor

Salary data based on 15 job postings

"The median salary for a Compositor in Special and Visual Effects is $130,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $114,300 at the 10th percentile to $168,500 at the 90th percentile, based on 5 job postings. Key required skills for this role include Nuke, 2D tracking, Matte extraction, Color grading, and Python."

Last updated: September 2026

Median

$130,500

10th Percentile

$114,300

90th Percentile

$168,500

Sample Size

5

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Compositor Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$114,300Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$130,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$168,500Senior / top earners

Based on 5 job postings with salary data

Skills for Compositor

Nuke2D trackingMatte extractionColor gradingPythonUnix systemsC++Composition and designPhoto-realism assessmentCompositing

Common Employers Hiring Compositor

  • Disney8 positions
  • Sphere Entertainment Co.2 positions
  • CoSA VFX1 positions
  • Sony Pictures Animation1 positions
  • Crafty Apes1 positions

Top Locations for Compositor

Mumbai, IndiaLondon, United KingdomBurbank, CAMoore Park, Australia / Sydney, AustraliaSherman Oaks, California, United States

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Data extracted from 15 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated September 2026