Microsoft Multimedia Artist salary
Based on 33 H-1B filings by Microsoft Corporation, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Technical Artist, Concept Artist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $140,582 |
| 25th | $153,700 |
| 50th (median) | $176,390 |
| 75th | $193,563 |
| 90th | $208,268 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
Show as table
| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 1 |
| FY2021 | $132,650 | $117,125 | $150,920 | 50 |
| FY2022 | $148,971 | $134,090 | $157,218 | 48 |
| FY2023 | $159,172 | $147,578 | $203,758 | 23 |
| FY2024 | $165,000 | $154,609 | $184,040 | 33 |
| FY2025 | $173,774 | $149,021 | $195,097 | 24 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 9 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Washington 19). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 3 |
| Level II · Qualified | $152,950 | 12 |
| Level III · Experienced | $184,288 | 13 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 5 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a multimedia artist make at Microsoft?
In H-1B filings, Microsoft Corporation's median base salary for Multimedia Artist is $176,390; half of filings fall between $153,700 and $193,563. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Microsoft sponsor H-1B visas for multimedia artists?
Yes. Microsoft Corporation filed 33 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 27-1014 (Multimedia Artists and Animators), so this page covers every job title Microsoft filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology