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Animator Salary

Updated on: Nov 5, 2025

How much does a Animator make?

The average Animator in the US makes $63,711. Animators make the most in San Jose, CA at $125,790 averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.

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Animator Salary Average

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Recent Salary Records for Animator

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Type Any Any
Size of company 51-200 employees
City Santa Monica
Yearly Salary reported $58,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Los Angeles
Yearly Salary reported $47,000
Type Hispanic Or Latino Male
Size of company 10,000+ employees
City New York City
Yearly Salary reported $101,000
Type Hispanic Or Latino Male
Size of company 10,000+ employees
City New York City
Yearly Salary reported $101,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Bellevue
Yearly Salary reported $78,000
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Animator Culture Ratings

How do Animator feel about their workplace? See how Animator feel about the compensation, managers, and more.

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On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?

The majority of people who work as Animator say “10” when asked the question “On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?”

Animator Salary by Company in the US

Gain valuable into the compensation of Animators in the US. Compare and examine the salary ranges to understand the current trends.

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Bloomberg Media
2 salaries recorded
$101,000/year
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Equity Compensation & Stock Options

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