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How Much Does a World Building Make in US East?

World Building salary and day rate data for the US East region in 2026. Based on 287 anonymous reports at Senior level.

Day Rate
$925
/day median
Total Comp
$169K
/yr full-time
vs Global
+9%
+$75/day
Remote
77%
work remotely

Freelance Day Rates in US East

Senior Level
US East Median Day Rate
$925
/day median
$325
$2k
P10: $325P90: $1,525
Rate Percentiles (US East)
P90
$1,525
P75
$1,275
Median
$925
P25
$575
P10
$325
Insights
Negotiated
41%
of people
Avg Bump
+10%
when asked
Remote
77%
work remote
Avg Contract
4mo
duration

US East vs Global Median

Freelance Day Rate
US East$925/day
Global$850/day
+9% vs global (+$75/day)
Full-Time Total Comp
US East$169K/yr
Global$154K/yr
+10% vs global (+$15K/yr)

World Building Rates by Region

US West
$1,000+18%
/day median
US Midwest / South
$800-6%
/day median
Canada
$750-12%
/day median
UK
$775-9%
/day median
W. Europe
$725-15%
/day median
Nordics
$750-12%
/day median
E. Europe
$425-50%
/day median
AU / NZ
$775-9%
/day median
JP / KR
$600-29%
/day median
China
$400-53%
/day median
India
$300-65%
/day median
SE Asia
$350-59%
/day median
Middle East
$550-35%
/day median
LATAM
$350-59%
/day median

More Concept Art in US East

Character Concept
$900 /day in US East
Environment Concept
$850 /day in US East
Creature Design
$875 /day in US East
Prop & Vehicle
$800 /day in US East
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