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Recent salaries shared by Lead Animator
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Lead Animator
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10-14 years
$98K - $113K/yr
Portland, OR
submitted on Feb 25, 2025
$98K - $113K/yr
Lead Animator
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4-6 years
$84K/yr
($84K • $0)
Mount Dora, FL
submitted on Jan 25, 2025
$84K/yr
$84K • $0
Lead Animator
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7-9 years
$66K - $76K/yr
Denver, CO
submitted on Sep 26, 2024
$66K - $76K/yr
Lead Animator
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7-9 years
$93K/yr
($93K • $0)
Bloomington, MN
submitted on Sep 26, 2024
$93K/yr
$93K • $0
Lead Animator
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4-6 years
$75K/yr
($75K • $0)
Mount Dora, FL
submitted on Jun 1, 2024
$75K/yr
$75K • $0
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Lead Animator
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10-14 years
$138K/yr
($138K • $0)
Denver, CO
submitted on Jun 1, 2024
$138K/yr
$138K • $0
Lead Animator
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7-9 years
$181K/yr
($179K • $2K)
Seattle, WA
submitted on May 22, 2024
$181K/yr
$179K • $2K
Lead Animator
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10-14 years
$121K - $139K/yr
Dallas, TX
submitted on Apr 25, 2024
$121K - $139K/yr
Lead Animator
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1-3 years
$65K/yr
($65K • $0)
Mount Dora, FL
submitted on Apr 25, 2024
$65K/yr
$65K • $0
Lead Animator
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15+ years
$91K - $106K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Apr 4, 2024
$91K - $106K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top paying industry for Lead Animator in United States is Media & Communication with a median total pay of $139,175.
Frequently asked questions about Lead Animator salaries
The average salary for Lead Animator is $136,924 per year or $66 per hour, with top earners making up to $250,572 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $102,693 (25th percentile) to $191,412 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 133 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Animator employees.
The highest salary for Lead Animator is $191,412 per year, $15,951 per month or $92 per hour.
The lowest salary for Lead Animator is $102,693 per year, $8,558 per month or $49 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Lead Animator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $53,786 per year (estimate) and goes up to $194,776 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
