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The estimated total pay for a Animator is $73,592 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $50,361 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 $23,231 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. The typical Animator salary is $50,361. Salaries can range from $33,338 - $163,058. When factoring in additional pay and benefits, Animator in United States can expect their total pay value to be on average $73,592.
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Animator | $73,592 /yr |
Senior Animator | $89,216 /yr |
Lead Animator | $89,737 /yr |
Some related job titles are 2D Animator Salaries with median pay of $81,103, 3D Artist Salaries with median pay of $75,630, Flash Animator Salaries with median pay of $80,918, Storyboard Artist Salaries with median pay of $84,630.
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The national average salary for an Animator is $69,896 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Animator salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 738 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Animator employees.
The highest salary for an Animator in United States is $128,692 per year.
The lowest salary for an Animator in United States is $37,962 per year.
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