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How Much Does a FX & Simulation Make in US West?

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

Day Rate
$975
/day median
Total Comp
$190K
/yr full-time
vs Global
+18%
+$150/day
Remote
27%
work remotely

Freelance Day Rates in US West

Senior Level
US West Median Day Rate
$975
/day median
$525
$1k
P10: $525P90: $1,425
Rate Percentiles (US West)
P90
$1,425
P75
$1,250
Median
$975
P25
$700
P10
$525
Insights
Negotiated
59%
of people
Avg Bump
+11%
when asked
Remote
27%
work remote
Avg Contract
8mo
duration

US West vs Global Median

Freelance Day Rate
US West$975/day
Global$825/day
+18% vs global (+$150/day)
Full-Time Total Comp
US West$190K/yr
Global$161K/yr
+18% vs global (+$29K/yr)

FX & Simulation Rates by Region

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
Middle East
$550-33%
/day median
LATAM
$325-61%
/day median

More VFX in US West

Compositing
$900 /day in US West
Lighting
$875 /day in US West
Matte Painting
$950 /day in US West
Roto & Prep
$625 /day in US West
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