How much does a 2D Animator make?

Updated Sep 15, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$57K - $90K/yr
Base Pay
$54K - $85K/yr
Additional Pay
$3K - $5K/yr

$72K

/yr
$57K$90K
Most Likely Range

The 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?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Animator

$64,479 /yr
Animator
$101,327 /yr
Senior Animator
$103,601 /yr
Lead Animator
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What is the total pay trajectory for Animator?

Job TitleSalary
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.

1
Walt Disney Company
Walt Disney Company
$85,761/yr
2K open jobs
5
Newscape Studios
$69,384/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For 2d Animator in United States

1Walt Disney Company$85,761
2Freelancer$73,323
3Bento Box Entertainment$71,208
4Floyd County Productions$69,632
5Newscape Studios$69,384
Total Pay Trajectory

For Animator

$64,479 /yr
Animator
$101,327 /yr
Senior Animator
$103,601 /yr
Lead Animator
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What is the total pay trajectory for Animator?

Job TitleSalary
Animator$64,479 /yr
Senior Animator$101,327 /yr
Lead Animator$103,601 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a 2D Animator at different companies?

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Bento Box Entertainment
3.9
2D AnimatorSee 17 salaries from all locations

$34

 / hr
Freelancer
4.2
2D AnimatorSee 11 salaries from all locations

$35

 / hr
Newscape Studios
3.1
2D AnimatorSee 9 salaries from all locations

$33

 / hr
Floyd County Productions
3.2
2D AnimatorSee 7 salaries from all locations

$33

 / hr
Walt Disney Company
3.9
2D AnimatorSee 5 salaries from all locations

$85,761

 / yr
Late Night Cartoons
3.7
2D AnimatorSee 4 salaries from all locations

$32

 / hr
Freelance
4.2
2D AnimatorSee 4 salaries from all locations

$36

 / hr

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BUCK
3.8
2D AnimatorSee 4 salaries from all locations

$90,238

 / yr
Pocketwatch
2.4
2D AnimatorSee 3 salaries from all locations

$42

 / hr
Crazy Maple Studio
3.3
2D AnimatorSee 3 salaries from all locations

$76,846

 / yr
McDonald's
3.5
2D AnimatorSee 3 salaries from all locations

$29

 / hr
Hornet (NY)
4.4
2D AnimatorSee 2 salaries from all locations

$91,383

 / yr
Splainers
3.2
2D AnimatorSee 2 salaries from all locations

$29

 / hr
SHADOWMACHINE
4
2D AnimatorSee 2 salaries from all locations

$79,382

 / yr
Jam City
4
2D AnimatorSee 2 salaries from all locations

$82,879

 / yr
Studio Smokescreen
5
2D AnimatorSee 2 salaries from all locations

$34

 / hr
DONE by NONE
4
2D AnimatorSee 2 salaries from all locations

$72,964

 / yr
Rooster Teeth Productions
2.8
2D AnimatorSee 2 salaries from all locations

$72,806

 / yr
Lowe's Home Improvement
3.5
2D AnimatorSee 2 salaries from all locations

$30

 / hr
English Heritage
3.5
2D AnimatorSee 2 salaries from all locations

$5,512

 / mo
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2D Animator Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Bento Box Entertainment 2D Animator salaries - 17 salaries reported$34/hr
Freelancer 2D Animator salaries - 11 salaries reported$35/hr
Newscape Studios 2D Animator salaries - 9 salaries reported$33/hr
Floyd County Productions 2D Animator salaries - 7 salaries reported$33/hr
Walt Disney Company 2D Animator salaries - 5 salaries reported$85,761/yr
Late Night Cartoons 2D Animator salaries - 4 salaries reported$32/hr
Freelance 2D Animator salaries - 4 salaries reported$36/hr
BUCK 2D Animator salaries - 4 salaries reported$90,238/yr
Pocketwatch 2D Animator salaries - 3 salaries reported$42/hr
Crazy Maple Studio 2D Animator salaries - 3 salaries reported$76,846/yr
McDonald's 2D Animator salaries - 3 salaries reported$29/hr
Hornet (NY) 2D Animator salaries - 2 salaries reported$91,383/yr
Splainers 2D Animator salaries - 2 salaries reported$29/hr
SHADOWMACHINE 2D Animator salaries - 2 salaries reported$79,382/yr
Jam City 2D Animator salaries - 2 salaries reported$82,879/yr
Studio Smokescreen 2D Animator salaries - 2 salaries reported$34/hr
DONE by NONE 2D Animator salaries - 2 salaries reported$72,964/yr
Rooster Teeth Productions 2D Animator salaries - 2 salaries reported$72,806/yr
Lowe's Home Improvement 2D Animator salaries - 2 salaries reported$30/hr
English Heritage 2D Animator salaries - 2 salaries reported$5,512/mo
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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.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$78,485

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$73,323

    2% Higher than other industries

Media & Communication

Top paying companies in Media & Communication for 2d Animator are Walt Disney Company and Bento Box Entertainment.

Walt Disney CompanyWalt Disney Company$85,761/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

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.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Animator

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$167,000

/yr

$117K | $50K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Animator

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$56

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Designer/Animator

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Stop Motion Animator

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$115,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Medical Animator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$67,300

/yr

$66K | $1K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Computer Animator

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Animator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$6,000

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Animator

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Visual Effects Artist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$78,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago

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.

If you are thinking of becoming a 2D Animator or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a 2D Animator.

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