What Special Effects Artists and Animators earn on H1B by wage level
The DOL assigns each filing one of four wage levels by experience. The gap from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV) is $108,517.
Level I (Entry)
$68,200
9 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$116,794
24 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$138,442
18 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$176,717
17 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for special effects artists and animators
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| TT Commerce | $216,250 |
| Apple | $147,400 |
| Framestore | $97,000 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Special Effects Artists and Animators (SOC) category, disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor (OFLC) for FY2026 (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Hourly wages annualized at 2,080 hours. LCA wages are the attested floor; total comp is often higher.