CG Artist Salary in Los Angeles, CA

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How much does a CG Artist make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a CG Artist in Los Angeles, CA is $69,023. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,088 to $77,729, with most professionals earning between $55,774 and $85,656.

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What is a CG Artist?

CGI Artists (also known as computer graphics artists) create 2D and 3D assets used in developing video games and digitally animated films. A CG Artist's work usually revolves around finding balance between artistic sensibilities and technical limitations while working within a development team. In a game development context, CG artists work closely with game directors, art directors, animators, game designers and level designers. CG Artists (typically, technical artists) will also work with game programmers to ensure that the 3D models and assets created by the art team function as desired in...

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Average Salary Range for CG Artist in Los Angeles, CA

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What is the average salary for CG Artist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CG Artist in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for CG Artist ranges from $62,088 to $77,729 with the average base salary of $69,023. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,872 to $79,613 with the average total cash compensation of $70,099.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $69,023 $62,088 - $77,729
Bonus $1,076 $784 - $1,883
Total Pay $70,099 $62,872 - $79,613
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

CG Artist Salary Near Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,088 - $77,729 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,088 - $77,729 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,088 - $77,729 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,088 - $77,729 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Downey, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,572 - $77,084 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,020 - $77,645 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
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