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How Much Does a Visual Development Make in US West?

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

Day Rate
$1,050
/day median
Total Comp
$186K
/yr full-time
vs Global
+17%
+$150/day
Remote
62%
work remotely

Freelance Day Rates in US West

Senior Level
US West Median Day Rate
$1,050
/day median
$475
$2k
P10: $475P90: $1,625
Rate Percentiles (US West)
P90
$1,625
P75
$1,375
Median
$1,050
P25
$725
P10
$475
Insights
Negotiated
55%
of people
Avg Bump
+9%
when asked
Remote
62%
work remote
Avg Contract
12mo
duration

US West vs Global Median

Freelance Day Rate
US West$1,050/day
Global$900/day
+17% vs global (+$150/day)
Full-Time Total Comp
US West$186K/yr
Global$158K/yr
+18% vs global (+$28K/yr)

Visual Development Rates by Region

US East
$1,000+11%
/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 West

Character Concept
$975 /day in US West
Environment Concept
$925 /day in US West
Creature Design
$950 /day in US West
Prop & Vehicle
$850 /day in US West
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