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$87K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Lead Animator is $87,134 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $75,709 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 $11,424 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 $69K-$111K/yr?
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Lead Animator | $87,134 /yr |
| Senior Lead Animator | $149,356 /yr |
| Director of Animation | $81,623 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Lead Animator in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Lead Animator in United States. Employers include Jam City, Steamroller Studios and Walt Disney Company.
Top Paying Companies
For Lead Animator in United States
| 1 | Jam City | $100,004 | |
| 2 | Steamroller Studios | $96,349 | |
| 3 | Walt Disney Company | $90,782 | |
| 4 | Blue Sky Studios | $84,523 |
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What is the total pay trajectory for Lead Animator?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Lead Animator | $87,134 /yr |
| Senior Lead Animator | $149,356 /yr |
| Director of Animation | $81,623 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Lead Animator in United States
The top paying industry for a Lead Animator in United States is Media & Communication with a median total pay of $93,565.
Media & Communication
Top paying companies in Media & Communication for Lead Animator are Jam City, Steamroller Studios, and Walt Disney Company.
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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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Lead Animator pay FAQ
The average salary for a Lead Animator is $87,134 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 102 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Lead Animator employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Lead Animator in United States is $111,179 per year.
The lowest salary for a Lead Animator in United States is $68,787 per year.
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