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How Much Does a FX & Simulation Make in Middle East?

FX & Simulation salary and day rate data for the Middle East region in 2026. Based on 253 anonymous reports at Senior level.

Day Rate
$550
/day median
Total Comp
$105K
/yr full-time
vs Global
-33%
-$275/day
Remote
27%
work remotely

Freelance Day Rates in Middle East

Senior Level
Middle East Median Day Rate
$550
/day median
$300
$800
P10: $300P90: $800
Rate Percentiles (Middle East)
P90
$800
P75
$700
Median
$550
P25
$400
P10
$300
Insights
Negotiated
59%
of people
Avg Bump
+11%
when asked
Remote
27%
work remote
Avg Contract
8mo
duration

Middle East vs Global Median

Freelance Day Rate
Middle East$550/day
Global$825/day
-33% vs global (-$275/day)
Full-Time Total Comp
Middle East$105K/yr
Global$161K/yr
-35% vs global (-$56K/yr)

FX & Simulation Rates by Region

US West
$975+18%
/day median
US East
$925+12%
/day median
US Midwest / South
$800-3%
/day median
Canada
$725-12%
/day median
UK
$775-6%
/day median
W. Europe
$700-15%
/day median
Nordics
$725-12%
/day median
E. Europe
$425-48%
/day median
AU / NZ
$750-9%
/day median
JP / KR
$600-27%
/day median
China
$400-52%
/day median
India
$300-64%
/day median
SE Asia
$350-58%
/day median
LATAM
$325-61%
/day median

More VFX in Middle East

Compositing
$500 /day in Middle East
Lighting
$500 /day in Middle East
Matte Painting
$525 /day in Middle East
Roto & Prep
$350 /day in Middle East
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