VFXUS West

How Much Does a Compositing Make in US West?

Compositing salary and day rate data for the US West region in 2026. Based on 320 anonymous reports at Senior level.

Day Rate
$900
/day median
Total Comp
$160K
/yr full-time
vs Global
+20%
+$150/day
Remote
48%
work remotely

Freelance Day Rates in US West

Senior Level
US West Median Day Rate
$900
/day median
$350
$1k
P10: $350P90: $1,450
Rate Percentiles (US West)
P90
$1,450
P75
$1,225
Median
$900
P25
$575
P10
$350
Insights
Negotiated
63%
of people
Avg Bump
+19%
when asked
Remote
48%
work remote
Avg Contract
3mo
duration

US West vs Global Median

Freelance Day Rate
US West$900/day
Global$750/day
+20% vs global (+$150/day)
Full-Time Total Comp
US West$160K/yr
Global$135K/yr
+19% vs global (+$25K/yr)

Compositing Rates by Region

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