How much does a Character Artist make?
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$56,476
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Character Artist is $56,476 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $52,505 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 $3,971 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.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Character Artist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Character Artist in United States. Employers include Blizzard Entertainment, ArenaNet and PlayStation.
Top Paying Companies
For Character Artist in United States
| 1 | Blizzard Entertainment | $97,062 | |
| 2 | ArenaNet | $96,959 | |
| 3 | PlayStation | $91,160 | |
| 4 | Electronic Arts | $90,835 | |
| 5 | Cryptic Studios | $90,778 | |
| 6 | Naughty Dog | $89,448 | |
| 7 | Walt Disney Company | $84,823 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Character Artist in United States
The top 2 paying industries for a Character Artist in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $96,959 and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $90,807.
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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.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Character Artist pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Character Artist is $52,505 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Character Artist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 238 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Character Artist employees.
The highest salary for a Character Artist in United States is $82,425 per year.
The lowest salary for a Character Artist in United States is $33,445 per year.
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