Special and Visual Effects

Principal VFX Artist

Salary data based on 3 job postings

"The median salary for a Principal VFX Artist in the Special and Visual Effects field is $166,400 per year, based on a limited sample of 3 job postings, with consistent pay across the range. Key skills required for this role include real-time VFX creation, shader authoring, Unity, Adobe Creative Suite, and visual design and animation principles."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$166,400

10th Percentile

$166,400

90th Percentile

$166,400

Sample Size

3

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Principal VFX Artist Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$166,400Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$166,400Typical salary
90th Percentile$166,400Senior / top earners

Based on 3 job postings with salary data

Skills for Principal VFX Artist

Real-time VFX creationAdobe Creative SuiteShader authoringVisual design and animation principlesUnityMayaStylized artPerformance optimizationUnity game engineMaya 3D modeling

Common Employers Hiring Principal VFX Artist

  • Blizzard Entertainment3 positions

Top Locations for Principal VFX Artist

Irvine, CAIrvine, CA 92618

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Data extracted from 3 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated February 2026