Visual Effects Supervisor Salary in the United States

Visual Effects Supervisor Salary

How much does a Visual Effects Supervisor make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Visual Effects Supervisor in the United States is $132,059. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $90,647 to a high of $167,287, with most professionals earning between $110,382 and $150,498.

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Visual Effects Supervisor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Visual Effects Supervisor Salary $90,647 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Visual Effects Supervisor Salary $110,382 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Visual Effects Supervisor Salary $132,059 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Visual Effects Supervisor Salary $150,498 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Visual Effects Supervisor Salary $167,287 US April 01, 2025
25% $110,382 10% $90,647 90% $167,287 75% $150,498 $132,059 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Visual Effects Supervisor ?

In the context of film and television production, a visual effects supervisor is responsible for achieving the creative aims of the director or producers through the use of visual effects. While it is a creative role, most supervisors possess a strong technical background and are capable of making informed decisions about the most efficient and effective technique to employ to solve the problem at hand. Often a supervisor will work in tandem with a visual effects producer and computer graphics supervisor. Supervisors can be employed directly by a film production company or work for a visual...

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110382
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132059
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Visual Effects Supervisor in the United States. The base salary for Visual Effects Supervisor ranges from $110,382 to $150,498 with the average base salary of $132,059. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $110,382 to $150,498 with the average total cash compensation of $132,059.

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