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How Much Does a World Building Make in US West?

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

Day Rate
$1,000
/day median
Total Comp
$181K
/yr full-time
vs Global
+18%
+$150/day
Remote
77%
work remotely

Freelance Day Rates in US West

Senior Level
US West Median Day Rate
$1,000
/day median
$350
$2k
P10: $350P90: $1,650
Rate Percentiles (US West)
P90
$1,650
P75
$1,375
Median
$1,000
P25
$625
P10
$350
Insights
Negotiated
41%
of people
Avg Bump
+10%
when asked
Remote
77%
work remote
Avg Contract
4mo
duration

US West vs Global Median

Freelance Day Rate
US West$1,000/day
Global$850/day
+18% vs global (+$150/day)
Full-Time Total Comp
US West$181K/yr
Global$154K/yr
+18% vs global (+$27K/yr)

World Building Rates by Region

US East
$925+9%
/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 West

Character Concept
$975 /day in US West
Environment Concept
$925 /day in US West
Creature Design
$950 /day in US West
Prop & Vehicle
$850 /day in US West
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