How much does a Visual Effects Artist make in Renton, WA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Visual Effects Artist in Renton, WA is $68,522. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,640 to $77,167, with most professionals earning between $55,374 and $85,038.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Visual Effects Artist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Visual Effects Artist in Renton, WA. The base salary for Visual Effects Artist ranges from $61,640 to $77,167 with the average base salary of $68,522. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,417 to $79,041 with the average total cash compensation of $69,594.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $68,522 $61,640 - $77,167
Bonus $1,072 $777 - $1,873
Total Pay $69,594 $62,417 - $79,041
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Renton, WA
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CITY, STATE Seattle, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,718 - $77,265 COMPARE TO Renton, WA
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CITY, STATE Tacoma, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,153 - $75,306 COMPARE TO Renton, WA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Effects Artist LOCATION Renton, WA MINIMUM SALARY $93,634 MAXIMUM SALARY $114,742
JOB TITLE Visual Effects Designer LOCATION Renton, WA MINIMUM SALARY $68,879 MAXIMUM SALARY $86,238
JOB TITLE Visual Effects Supervisor LOCATION Renton, WA MINIMUM SALARY $138,840 MAXIMUM SALARY $182,882
JOB TITLE Visual Effects Coordinator LOCATION Renton, WA MINIMUM SALARY $46,453 MAXIMUM SALARY $56,180
JOB TITLE Visual Effects Producer LOCATION Renton, WA MINIMUM SALARY $105,320 MAXIMUM SALARY $122,871
JOB TITLE Visual Effects Animator LOCATION Renton, WA MINIMUM SALARY $76,411 MAXIMUM SALARY $96,849
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About Renton, Washington    Renton is a city in King County, Washington, and an inner-ring suburb of Seattle. Situated 11 miles (18 km) southeast of downtown Seattle, Renton str....More

Renton, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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