DreamWorks Animation Lead Engineer Salaries in Los Angeles | Comparably
Over the past 20 years, DreamWorks Animation has introduced the world to a lovable curmudgeonly ogre, a noodle-slurping martial arts obsessed panda, and a bashful yet charismatic Viking hero and his pet dragon. Thanks to movies like Shrek, Kung-Fu Panda, Madagascar, and How To Train Your Dragon to name a few, DreamWorks Animation is recognized as one of the most admired family entertainment brands in the world. Dedicated to helping families dream and laugh together, DreamWorks creates and innovates 3D animated feature films, original TV series, and shorts, interactive media, live entertainment, themed experiences, consumer products, publishing, and trailblazing technology. Put all this together with DreamWorks Animations’ award-winning cast of artists, storytellers, and innovators, and, SKADOOSH – the result is a daily dose of laughter that comes to life across platforms, continents, and generations. read more
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DreamWorks Animation Lead Engineer Salaries in Los Angeles

The average DreamWorks Animation Lead Engineer in Los Angeles earns an estimated $149,096 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $130,937 with a $18,159 bonus. DreamWorks Animation's Lead Engineer compensation is $13,554 more than the US average for a Lead Engineer. Lead Engineer salaries at DreamWorks Animation in Los Angeles can range from $110,000 - $207,000.

In Los Angeles, The Engineering Department at DreamWorks Animation earns $17,455 more on average than the Legal Department.

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Average Compensation
$130,937
avg. base
$18,159
avg. bonus

Lead Engineer Salaries at DreamWorks Animation

In Los Angeles, Lead Engineers earn $3,473 more than Lead Engineers, and $2,405 less than Senior Developers.

Developer
$206k*
Group Engineering Manager
$205k*
Director of Engineering
$182k*
Principal Engineer
$177k*
Engineering Manager
$169k*
Mobile Developer
$161k*
Lead Engineer
$146k*
Data Scientist
$123k*
Sales Engineer
$122k*
DevOps
$110k*
Senior QA
$86k*
QA
$84k*
Jr Developer
$78k*
* estimated salary

Compensation at DreamWorks Animation by Department

In Los Angeles, The Engineering Department averages $17,455 more than the Legal Department, and $958 less than the Product Department

Product
$138,738 Avg. total comp.
+$958
Engineering
$137,780 Avg. total comp.
Legal
$120,325 Avg. total comp.
-$17k

Lead Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Lead Engineer at companies similar size to DreamWorks Animation reported making $128,081, while the average male Lead Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $143,893.

Lead Engineer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Lead Engineer at companies similar size to DreamWorks Animation reported making $150,743, while the average Native American Lead Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $120,000.

How Lead Engineers at DreamWorks Animation Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Lead Engineers at DreamWorks Animation believe they're not compensated fairly. 60% of Lead Engineers at DreamWorks Animation say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (61%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at DreamWorks Animation

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