Compositor Day Rates
Current market rates for freelance Compositors across all regions
Global Average Rates
25th Percentile
$500
Per day
Median (50th)
$625
Per day
Down 1.9% from last quarter
75th Percentile
$750
Per day
These statistics are based on 181 data points collected within the past 30 days. The percentiles help you understand the range of rates: 25% of freelancers charge below the 25th percentile, while 25% charge above the 75th percentile.
Historical Trend
| Time Period | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $519 | $625 | $731 |
| Q4 2024 | $500 | $603 | $705 |
| Q3 2024 | $487 | $586 | $686 |
| Q2 2024 | $471 | $567 | $664 |
| Q1 2024 | $455 | $548 | $641 |
| Q4 2023 | $442 | $533 | $623 |
| Q3 2023 | $431 | $519 | $607 |
| Q2 2023 | $421 | $507 | $593 |
Compositor Rates by Region
US (West Coast)
US (East Coast)
Asia (Developed)
Asia (Developing)
Remote (Global)
About Compositor Roles
Compositors combine visual elements from different sources into seamless final images for film and video.
Key Responsibilities
- Green screen keying
- Rotoscoping
- Matte painting integration
- Visual effects compositing
- Color matching
- Quality control
- Final output delivery
Required Skills
- Compositing techniques
- Keying
- Rotoscoping
- Color matching
- Node-based workflows
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Common Tools
Nuke After Effects Fusion Flame Silhouette Mocha PFTrack
Experience Levels
J
Junior Level (0-3 years)
Basic compositing tasks, rotoscoping, paint work, and learning compositing workflows.
M
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Complex compositing shots, keying, tracking, and independent problem-solving.
S
Senior Level (7+ years)
Lead compositor on major sequences, shot supervision, and technical innovation.