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How Much Does a Visual Development Make in US East?

Visual Development salary and day rate data for the US East region in 2026. Based on 213 anonymous reports at Senior level.

Day Rate
$1,000
/day median
Total Comp
$174K
/yr full-time
vs Global
+11%
+$100/day
Remote
62%
work remotely

Freelance Day Rates in US East

Senior Level
US East Median Day Rate
$1,000
/day median
$450
$2k
P10: $450P90: $1,550
Rate Percentiles (US East)
P90
$1,550
P75
$1,325
Median
$1,000
P25
$675
P10
$450
Insights
Negotiated
55%
of people
Avg Bump
+9%
when asked
Remote
62%
work remote
Avg Contract
12mo
duration

US East vs Global Median

Freelance Day Rate
US East$1,000/day
Global$900/day
+11% vs global (+$100/day)
Full-Time Total Comp
US East$174K/yr
Global$158K/yr
+10% vs global (+$16K/yr)

Visual Development Rates by Region

US West
$1,050+17%
/day median
US Midwest / South
$850-6%
/day median
Canada
$800-11%
/day median
UK
$825-8%
/day median
W. Europe
$775-14%
/day median
Nordics
$800-11%
/day median
E. Europe
$450-50%
/day median
AU / NZ
$800-11%
/day median
JP / KR
$650-28%
/day median
China
$425-53%
/day median
India
$325-64%
/day median
SE Asia
$375-58%
/day median
Middle East
$575-36%
/day median
LATAM
$350-61%
/day median

More Concept Art in US East

Character Concept
$900 /day in US East
Environment Concept
$850 /day in US East
Creature Design
$875 /day in US East
Prop & Vehicle
$800 /day in US East
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