How much does a 2D Animator make?
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/yrThe estimated total pay for a 2D Animator is $71,644 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $67,725 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,919 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $57K-$90K/yr?
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What is the total pay trajectory for Animator?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Animator | $64,479 /yr |
| Senior Animator | $101,327 /yr |
| Lead Animator | $103,601 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a 2d Animator in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a 2d Animator in United States. Employers include Walt Disney Company, Freelancer and Bento Box Entertainment.
Top Paying Companies
For 2d Animator in United States
| 1 | Walt Disney Company | $85,761 | |
| 2 | Freelancer | $73,323 | |
| 3 | Bento Box Entertainment | $71,208 | |
| 4 | Floyd County Productions | $69,632 | |
| 5 | Newscape Studios | $69,384 |
For Animator
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What is the total pay trajectory for Animator?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Animator | $64,479 /yr |
| Senior Animator | $101,327 /yr |
| Lead Animator | $103,601 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a 2d Animator in United States
The top 2 paying industries for a 2d Animator in United States are Media & Communication with a median total pay of $78,485 and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $73,323.
Media & Communication
Top paying companies in Media & Communication for 2d Animator are Walt Disney Company and Bento Box Entertainment.
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What is the pay outlook for Arts & Design?
Jobs in arts & design are growing due to increased access to remote work. These jobs often require a bachelor’s degree and technical skills such as graphic design software, web-development and research. Salaries vary, as jobs tend to be short-term and contractual, offering workers flexible schedules and the opportunity to manage multiple projects at once.
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2D Animator pay FAQ
The average salary for a 2D Animator is $71,644 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 244 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a 2D Animator employees in United States.
The highest salary for a 2D Animator in United States is $90,361 per year.
The lowest salary for a 2D Animator in United States is $56,980 per year.
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