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How Much Does a Lead Artist Make in US Midwest / South?

Lead Artist salary and day rate data for the US Midwest / South region in 2026. Based on 273 anonymous reports at Senior level.

Day Rate
$1,000
/day median
Total Comp
$193K
/yr full-time
vs Global
-5%
-$50/day
Remote
54%
work remotely

Freelance Day Rates in US Midwest / South

Senior Level
US Midwest / South Median Day Rate
$1,000
/day median
$375
$2k
P10: $375P90: $1,625
Rate Percentiles (US Midwest / South)
P90
$1,625
P75
$1,375
Median
$1,000
P25
$625
P10
$375
Insights
Negotiated
50%
of people
Avg Bump
+19%
when asked
Remote
54%
work remote
Avg Contract
8mo
duration

US Midwest / South vs Global Median

Freelance Day Rate
US Midwest / South$1,000/day
Global$1,050/day
-5% vs global (-$50/day)
Full-Time Total Comp
US Midwest / South$193K/yr
Global$202K/yr
-4% vs global (-$9K/yr)

Lead Artist Rates by Region

US West
$1,250+19%
/day median
US East
$1,150+10%
/day median
Canada
$925-12%
/day median
UK
$975-7%
/day median
W. Europe
$900-14%
/day median
Nordics
$925-12%
/day median
E. Europe
$525-50%
/day median
AU / NZ
$950-10%
/day median
JP / KR
$750-29%
/day median
China
$500-52%
/day median
India
$375-64%
/day median
SE Asia
$450-57%
/day median
Middle East
$675-36%
/day median
LATAM
$425-60%
/day median

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