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How Much Does a Matte Painting Make in Middle East?

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

Day Rate
$525
/day median
Total Comp
$106K
/yr full-time
vs Global
-34%
-$275/day
Remote
37%
work remotely

Freelance Day Rates in Middle East

Senior Level
Middle East Median Day Rate
$525
/day median
$175
$875
P10: $175P90: $875
Rate Percentiles (Middle East)
P90
$875
P75
$725
Median
$525
P25
$325
P10
$175
Insights
Negotiated
49%
of people
Avg Bump
+14%
when asked
Remote
37%
work remote
Avg Contract
4mo
duration

Middle East vs Global Median

Freelance Day Rate
Middle East$525/day
Global$800/day
-34% vs global (-$275/day)
Full-Time Total Comp
Middle East$106K/yr
Global$164K/yr
-35% vs global (-$58K/yr)

Matte Painting Rates by Region

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