Game ArtUS West

How Much Does a Narrative Design Make in US West?

Narrative Design salary and day rate data for the US West region in 2026. Based on 259 anonymous reports at Senior level.

Day Rate
$825
/day median
Total Comp
$162K
/yr full-time
vs Global
+18%
+$125/day
Remote
36%
work remotely

Freelance Day Rates in US West

Senior Level
US West Median Day Rate
$825
/day median
$475
$1k
P10: $475P90: $1,175
Rate Percentiles (US West)
P90
$1,175
P75
$1,025
Median
$825
P25
$625
P10
$475
Insights
Negotiated
62%
of people
Avg Bump
+17%
when asked
Remote
36%
work remote
Avg Contract
2mo
duration

US West vs Global Median

Freelance Day Rate
US West$825/day
Global$700/day
+18% vs global (+$125/day)
Full-Time Total Comp
US West$162K/yr
Global$137K/yr
+18% vs global (+$25K/yr)

Narrative Design Rates by Region

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