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Current Global Median Day-Rates
Producer
Designer
Motion Designer
Editor
Colorist
Compositor
Illustrator
Sound Designer
How We Collect Our Data
Data Sources
Our day-rate data is collected from multiple reliable sources including industry surveys, verified freelancer reports, recruitment agencies, and production companies. We combine these sources to provide the most accurate market rates.
Weekly Updates
All rates are updated weekly to reflect the current market conditions. Historical data is preserved to show trends and seasonal variations over time.
Experience Tiers
We segment data into three experience tiers:
- Junior: 0-3 years of professional experience
- Mid-level: 3-7 years of professional experience
- Senior: 7+ years of professional experience
Statistical Methodology
For each role and region, we provide the 25th percentile, median (50th percentile), and 75th percentile rates. This gives a more complete picture of the rate range than a simple average would provide.
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