VFXUS West

How Much Does a Lighting Make in US West?

Lighting salary and day rate data for the US West region in 2026. Based on 529 anonymous reports at Senior level.

Day Rate
$875
/day median
Total Comp
$159K
/yr full-time
vs Global
+17%
+$125/day
Remote
61%
work remotely

Freelance Day Rates in US West

Senior Level
US West Median Day Rate
$875
/day median
$275
$1k
P10: $275P90: $1,475
Rate Percentiles (US West)
P90
$1,475
P75
$1,225
Median
$875
P25
$525
P10
$275
Insights
Negotiated
32%
of people
Avg Bump
+14%
when asked
Remote
61%
work remote
Avg Contract
2mo
duration

US West vs Global Median

Freelance Day Rate
US West$875/day
Global$750/day
+17% vs global (+$125/day)
Full-Time Total Comp
US West$159K/yr
Global$135K/yr
+18% vs global (+$24K/yr)

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