Matte Painter Salaries
Also known as: digital matte painter, dmp artist
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| Level | United States $ USD avg $71K/yr | United Kingdom £ GBP avg £34K/yr | Canada C$ CAD avg C$58K/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Level | $90K | — | — |
| Senior | $133K | — | — |
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USD median / yearMethodology: Matte Painter figures are sourced from government labor statistics (SOC 27-1014), H-1B disclosure records, union rate cards, published industry reports, and anonymous community submissions. All figures are gross annual compensation in local currency with USD equivalents. Aggregates require a minimum of 5 data points (k-anonymity). Recent data is weighted higher than older data.
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