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How Much Does a Composer / Score Make in US Midwest / South?

Composer / Score salary and day rate data for the US Midwest / South region in 2026. Based on 441 anonymous reports at Senior level.

Day Rate
$750
/day median
Total Comp
$134K
/yr full-time
vs Global
-6%
-$50/day
Remote
37%
work remotely

Freelance Day Rates in US Midwest / South

Senior Level
US Midwest / South Median Day Rate
$750
/day median
$400
$1k
P10: $400P90: $1,100
Rate Percentiles (US Midwest / South)
P90
$1,100
P75
$950
Median
$750
P25
$550
P10
$400
Insights
Negotiated
43%
of people
Avg Bump
+25%
when asked
Remote
37%
work remote
Avg Contract
4mo
duration

US Midwest / South vs Global Median

Freelance Day Rate
US Midwest / South$750/day
Global$800/day
-6% vs global (-$50/day)
Full-Time Total Comp
US Midwest / South$134K/yr
Global$142K/yr
-6% vs global (-$8K/yr)

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