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How Much Does a Matte Painting Make in W. Europe?

Matte Painting salary and day rate data for the W. Europe region in 2026. Based on 294 anonymous reports at Senior level.

Day Rate
$675
/day median
Total Comp
$139K
/yr full-time
vs Global
-16%
-$125/day
Remote
37%
work remotely

Freelance Day Rates in W. Europe

Senior Level
W. Europe Median Day Rate
$675
/day median
$225
$1k
P10: $225P90: $1,125
Rate Percentiles (W. Europe)
P90
$1,125
P75
$950
Median
$675
P25
$400
P10
$225
Insights
Negotiated
49%
of people
Avg Bump
+14%
when asked
Remote
37%
work remote
Avg Contract
4mo
duration

W. Europe vs Global Median

Freelance Day Rate
W. Europe$675/day
Global$800/day
-16% vs global (-$125/day)
Full-Time Total Comp
W. Europe$139K/yr
Global$164K/yr
-15% vs global (-$25K/yr)

Matte Painting Rates by Region

US West
$950+19%
/day median
US East
$875+9%
/day median
US Midwest / South
$750-6%
/day median
Canada
$700-12%
/day median
UK
$725-9%
/day median
Nordics
$700-12%
/day median
E. Europe
$400-50%
/day median
AU / NZ
$725-9%
/day median
JP / KR
$575-28%
/day median
China
$375-53%
/day median
India
$275-66%
/day median
SE Asia
$325-59%
/day median
Middle East
$525-34%
/day median
LATAM
$325-59%
/day median

More VFX in W. Europe

Compositing
$650 /day in W. Europe
FX & Simulation
$700 /day in W. Europe
Lighting
$650 /day in W. Europe
Roto & Prep
$450 /day in W. Europe
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