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    799 SalariesUpdated Aug 13, 2018
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    Average Base Pay
    $75,983/yr
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    $51K
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    $76K
    Average
    $109K
    High

    Additional Cash Compensation

    Average$3,842
    Range$563 - $16,532
    How much does a Animator make?

    The national average salary for a Animator is $75,983 in United States. Filter by location to see Animator salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 799 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Animator employees.

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    2D Animator$76K
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    Flash Animator$76K
    Storyboard Artist$105K
    3D Animator$76K

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        Average Base Salaries in (USD)
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        Average Base Salaries in (USD)
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        Animator
        Blue Sky Studios
        $93,099/yr
        Range: $76K - $105K
        22 salaries
        $93,099/yr
        $76K$105K
        Animator
        DreamWorks Animation
        $120,102/yr
        Range: $73K - $173K
        12 salaries
        $120,102/yr
        $73K$173K
        Animator
        Pixar Animation Studios
        $103,000/yr
        Range: $60K - $132K
        11 salaries
        $103,000/yr
        $60K$132K
        Animator
        Electronic Arts
        $78,669/yr
        Range: $65K - $93K
        7 salaries
        $78,669/yr
        $65K$93K
        Animator - Hourly Contractor
        Sony PlayStation
        $31/hr
        Range: $26 - $41
        7 salaries
        $31/hr
        $26$41
        Animator - Hourly
        Industrial Light & Magic
        $58/hr
        Range: $45 - $67
        7 salaries
        $58/hr
        $45$67
        Animator - Hourly
        Imageworks
        $32/hr
        Range: $23 - $61
        6 salaries
        $32/hr
        $23$61

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        Animator - Hourly Contractor
        2K
        $29/hr
        Range: $25 - $45
        6 salaries
        $29/hr
        $25$45
        Animator
        Reel FX
        $65,195/yr
        Range: $57K - $69K
        6 salaries
        $65,195/yr
        $57K$69K
        Animator
        Insomniac Games
        $84,616/yr
        Range: $71K - $99K
        6 salaries
        $84,616/yr
        $71K$99K
        Animator
        Fantage
        $49,679/yr
        Range: $35K - $55K
        6 salaries
        $49,679/yr
        $35K$55K
        Animator
        Zynga
        $78,967/yr
        Range: $63K - $85K
        5 salaries
        $78,967/yr
        $63K$85K
        Animator - Hourly Contractor
        Industrial Light & Magic
        $44/hr
        Range: $40 - $50
        5 salaries
        $44/hr
        $40$50
        Animator - Hourly Contractor
        Imageworks
        $36/hr
        Range: $30 - $50
        5 salaries
        $36/hr
        $30$50
        Animator - Hourly Contractor
        Rhythm & Hues Studios
        $41/hr
        Range: $24 - $49
        5 salaries
        $41/hr
        $24$49
        Animator
        Laika, Inc
        $100,000/yr
        Range: $40K - $110K
        5 salaries
        $100,000/yr
        $40K$110K
        Animator
        PSYONIX
        $59,995/yr
        Range: $50K - $62K
        5 salaries
        $59,995/yr
        $50K$62K
        Animator
        Riot Games
        $93,000/yr
        Range: $87K - $125K
        4 salaries
        $93,000/yr
        $87K$125K
        Animator
        Glu Mobile
        $69,500/yr
        Range: $60K - $110K
        4 salaries
        $69,500/yr
        $60K$110K
        Animator
        Telltale Games
        $57,500/yr
        Range: $45K - $62K
        4 salaries
        $57,500/yr
        $45K$62K
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        Recent Salary Reports

        Below are the most recent Animator salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.

        $20
        hourly
        A 2D Animator in the Los Angeles, CA Area area reported making $20 per hour
        Job Highlights
        Los Angeles, CA Area area
        Full-time
         
        51 to 200 employees
        Company - Private
        $30
        hourly
        An Animator in the Los Angeles, CA Area area reported making $30 per hour
        Job Highlights
        3-4 years experience
        Los Angeles, CA Area area
        Contract
         
        201 to 500 employees
        Subsidiary or Business Segment
        $85,000
        per year
        An Animator in the Los Angeles, CA Area area reported making $85,000 per year
        Additional Pay
        $3k cash bonus
        Job Highlights
        5-7 years experience
        Los Angeles, CA Area area
        Contract
         
        51 to 200 employees
        Subsidiary or Business Segment
        $76,000
        per year
        An Animator in the New York City, NY Area area reported making $76,000 per year
        Job Highlights
        5-7 years experience
        New York City, NY Area area
        Full-time
         
        51 to 200 employees
        Subsidiary or Business Segment
        $90,000
        per year
        A Character Animator in the San Francisco, CA Area area reported making $90,000 per year
        Additional Pay
        $20k cash bonus
        Job Highlights
        10+ years experience
        San Francisco, CA Area area
        Full-time
         
        501 to 1000 employees
        Subsidiary or Business Segment
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