Special and Visual Effects

Senior VFX Artist

Salary data based on 20 job postings

"The median salary for a Senior VFX Artist in the Special and Visual Effects field is $138,550 per year, with salaries ranging from $118,560 at the 10th percentile to $175,000 at the 90th percentile based on 11 job postings. Common required skills for this role include Real-time VFX, Maya, Houdini, Unreal Engine, and Photoshop."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$138,550

10th Percentile

$118,560

90th Percentile

$175,000

Sample Size

11

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Senior VFX Artist Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$118,560Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$138,550Typical salary
90th Percentile$175,000Senior / top earners

Based on 11 job postings with salary data

Skills for Senior VFX Artist

Real-time VFXMayaHoudiniUnreal EnginePhotoshopPerformance 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
  • Warner Bros. Discovery2 positions
  • Electronic Arts2 positions

Top Locations for Senior VFX Artist

Los Angeles, CAMontreal, Quebec, CanadaRedmond, WA 98052Vancouver Los Angeles, CA

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Data extracted from 20 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated July 2026