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How Much Does a Matte Painting Make in China?

Matte Painting salary and day rate data for the China region in 2026. Based on 294 anonymous reports at Senior level.

Day Rate
$375
/day median
Total Comp
$79K
/yr full-time
vs Global
-53%
-$425/day
Remote
37%
work remotely

Freelance Day Rates in China

Senior Level
China Median Day Rate
$375
/day median
$125
$625
P10: $125P90: $625
Rate Percentiles (China)
P90
$625
P75
$525
Median
$375
P25
$225
P10
$125
Insights
Negotiated
49%
of people
Avg Bump
+14%
when asked
Remote
37%
work remote
Avg Contract
4mo
duration

China vs Global Median

Freelance Day Rate
China$375/day
Global$800/day
-53% vs global (-$425/day)
Full-Time Total Comp
China$79K/yr
Global$164K/yr
-52% vs global (-$85K/yr)

Matte Painting Rates by Region

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