Special and Visual Effects

Senior VFX Artist

Salary data based on 17 job postings

"The median salary for a Senior VFX Artist in the Special and Visual Effects field is $142,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $110,000 at the 10th percentile to $175,000 at the 90th percentile based on 9 job postings. Key skills required for this role typically include Real-time VFX, Unreal Engine, Maya, Houdini, and Photoshop."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$142,500

10th Percentile

$110,000

90th Percentile

$175,000

Sample Size

9

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Senior VFX Artist Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$110,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$142,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$175,000Senior / top earners

Based on 9 job postings with salary data

Skills for Senior VFX Artist

Real-time VFXUnreal EngineMayaHoudiniPhotoshopPerformance optimizationPBR (Physically Based Rendering)AnimationPerformance OptimizationParticle systems

Common Employers Hiring Senior VFX Artist

  • That's No Moon3 positions
  • Riot Games3 positions
  • That's No Moon Entertainment2 positions
  • Studio Wildcard2 positions
  • Riot Games 1 positions

Top Locations for Senior VFX Artist

Los Angeles, CARedmond, WA 98052 Los Angeles, CAMontreal, Quebec, CanadaIrvine, CA

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Data extracted from 17 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated February 2026