Median salary
$152,780
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$131.4k – $204.6k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
66.7%
6 of 9 roles
Live roles
9
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| BS Bonfire Studios | $221,817 | 2 |
2K
|
$138,520 | 2 |
| 3U 31st Union | $152,780 | 1 |
| CC Cloud Chamber | $124,260 | 1 |
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How much do Animator roles in California pay?
The median salary for Animator roles in California is $152,780 per year. Most pay falls between $131,390 (25th percentile) and $204,557 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $124,260 to $221,817.
These figures are computed live from 9 active Animator roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 6 (66.7%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Animator roles in California include Bonfire Studios, 31st Union, 2K and Cloud Chamber.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.