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How Much Does a Visual Development Make in US Midwest / South?

Visual Development salary and day rate data for the US Midwest / South region in 2026. Based on 213 anonymous reports at Senior level.

Day Rate
$850
/day median
Total Comp
$150K
/yr full-time
vs Global
-6%
-$50/day
Remote
62%
work remotely

Freelance Day Rates in US Midwest / South

Senior Level
US Midwest / South Median Day Rate
$850
/day median
$400
$1k
P10: $400P90: $1,300
Rate Percentiles (US Midwest / South)
P90
$1,300
P75
$1,125
Median
$850
P25
$575
P10
$400
Insights
Negotiated
55%
of people
Avg Bump
+9%
when asked
Remote
62%
work remote
Avg Contract
12mo
duration

US Midwest / South vs Global Median

Freelance Day Rate
US Midwest / South$850/day
Global$900/day
-6% vs global (-$50/day)
Full-Time Total Comp
US Midwest / South$150K/yr
Global$158K/yr
-5% vs global (-$8K/yr)

Visual Development Rates by Region

US West
$1,050+17%
/day median
US East
$1,000+11%
/day median
Canada
$800-11%
/day median
UK
$825-8%
/day median
W. Europe
$775-14%
/day median
Nordics
$800-11%
/day median
E. Europe
$450-50%
/day median
AU / NZ
$800-11%
/day median
JP / KR
$650-28%
/day median
China
$425-53%
/day median
India
$325-64%
/day median
SE Asia
$375-58%
/day median
Middle East
$575-36%
/day median
LATAM
$350-61%
/day median

More Concept Art in US Midwest / South

Character Concept
$775 /day in US Midwest / South
Environment Concept
$750 /day in US Midwest / South
Creature Design
$750 /day in US Midwest / South
Prop & Vehicle
$675 /day in US Midwest / South
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