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Special Effects Artists and Animators in Irvine, CA: H-1B salaries
89 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Irvine, CA. Median offered base salary $123,721; middle half $101,566–$142,301.
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $94,058 |
| Level II (qualified) | $119,025 |
| Level III (experienced) | $139,256 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $161,907 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. | 64 | $118,283 |
| Tencent America LLC | 6 | $155,676 |
| Obsidian Entertainment, Inc. | 3 | $74,818 |
| Apple Inc. | 3 | $134,800 |
| Visual Concepts Entertainment | 2 | $106,568 |
| Bonfire Studios, Inc. | 2 | $189,900 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 1 | $140,140 |
| NM GSB LLC | 1 | $79,380 |
| Monomi Park, LLC | 1 | $135,000 |
| 1047 Games, Inc. | 1 | $165,000 |
| Petrol Advertising, Inc. | 1 | $70,000 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 1 | $151,258 |
| Calliope Experinces LLC | 1 | $161,907 |
| Heavy Industry | 1 | $94,500 |
| Scout Motors Inc. | 1 | $142,000 |
Job titles
- Artist6
- Senior Concept Artist5
- Technical Artist4
- Staff Concept Artist3
- Senior UX Designer3
- Senior Character Artist3
- Senior Technical Artist3
- Animator2
- Technical Artist, World Dynamic2
- Senior UI Artist2
- Senior Character Artist I2
- Senior Visual Development Artist2
- Senior Outsource Supervisor I, Character2
- Production2
- Animator, Gameplay1
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).