SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTISTS AND ANIMATORS H1B Salary Data
SOC 27-1014· Last updated from DOL OFLC Disclosure Data · FY2026
The median H1B base salary for SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTISTS AND ANIMATORS is $108,950, based on 187 disclosure filings to the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data (FY2026) · About
Median H1B Wage
$108,950
Total H1B Filings
187
Wage Range
$57,998 – $220,500
Prevailing Wage Premium
+15.1% above
Filings at prevailing wage
1%
Share of H-1B filings offering exactly the DOL prevailing wage.
H-1B Wage Distribution
- P25 $93,226
- P50 (median) $108,950
- P75 $130,000
- P90 $147,768
Counts are H-1B disclosure filings (LCA filing-level counts, not distinct individuals or hires). The median (P50) equals the headline median, $108,950.
H-1B Prevailing-Wage Level Mix
- Level I (entry)22.7%(43)
- Level II30.2%(57)
- Level III24.9%(47)
- Level IV (expert)22.2%(42)
- Unknown0.0%(0)
OEWS prevailing-wage levels claimed on the filings (Level I entry → Level IV expert); filing-level counts. Wage level affects lottery odds →
FY2027 Lottery Entry Weighting
Under the FY2027 weighted H-1B selection, a cap-subject registration earns pool entries equal to its OEWS wage level — Level IV gets 4×the entries of Level I. More entries mean proportionally better odds, but the actual odds also depend on the national applicant pool, which is unknown until the draw runs — so this card shows the entry weighting, not a chance of being selected.
2.47 entries
Average lottery entries per registration for this role and area under FY2027 weighting (1 = entry-level, 4 = highest).
- Level I (entry)1×22.7% of filings (43)
- Level II2×30.2% of filings (57)
- Level III3×24.9% of filings (47)
- Level IV (expert)4×22.2% of filings (42)
47.1% of level-tagged filings here are Level III–IV (3–4 entries each). The draw stays beneficiary-centric: one person is one unit no matter how many employers register them, and if the same beneficiary is registered at different wage levels, the lowest level sets the weight.
Rules as of July 24, 2026; effective for FY2027 (DHS weighted selection, eff. Feb 27 2026); subject to ongoing litigation.
FY2027 DHS weighted selection · OEWS wage levels · entry weighting only, not a guarantee of selection.
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P10 $80,038 · P50 $108,950 · P90 $147,768
LCA filing-level counts, not distinct individuals or hires.
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Top H1B Employers
| # | Employer | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | blizzard entertainment | 84 |
| 2 | activision publishing | 78 |
| 3 | hello monday | 4 |
| 4 | xyz graphics | 4 |
| 5 | bungie | 3 |
SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTISTS AND ANIMATORS — H-1B salary summary (FY2021–2026)
As of FY2026, SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTISTS AND ANIMATORS (SOC 27-1014) has 187 H-1B LCA filings on record with a median annual wage of $108,950, representing a 15.1% premium above the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation. The top employers were blizzard entertainment, activision publishing, and hello monday. Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC Disclosure Data, aggregated and analyzed by VisaSalaries Research. https://visasalaries.com/about
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median H1B salary for SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTISTS AND ANIMATORS?
The median H1B base salary for SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTISTS AND ANIMATORS is $108,950, based on 187 labor condition application (LCA) filings disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
How many H1B applications are filed for SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTISTS AND ANIMATORS roles?
There are 187 H1B LCA filings on record for SOC occupation SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTISTS AND ANIMATORS (27-1014) with the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
What is the H1B salary range for SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTISTS AND ANIMATORS?
Disclosed H1B annual wages for SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTISTS AND ANIMATORS range from $57,998 to $220,500, based on DOL OFLC filings through FY2026.
How do SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTISTS AND ANIMATORS H1B wages compare to the prevailing wage?
The median H1B wage for SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTISTS AND ANIMATORS is 15.1% above the U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage for this SOC occupation.
Which employers file the most H1B applications for SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTISTS AND ANIMATORS?
The top H1B sponsors for SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTISTS AND ANIMATORS are blizzard entertainment, activision publishing, hello monday, xyz graphics, and bungie. Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data.
What SOC code is SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTISTS AND ANIMATORS?
SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTISTS AND ANIMATORS is classified under SOC code 27-1014 in the U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification system.
Where does this SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTISTS AND ANIMATORS H1B salary data come from?
All figures are aggregated from U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure filings (H-1B LCA records) by VisaSalaries and updated quarterly. See our data overview at https://visasalaries.com/about for details.