Median salary
$166,400
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$152.8k – $177k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
70%
14 of 20 roles
Live roles
20
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Lead Gameplay Animator
Gameplay Animator (Senior/Principal)
Senior Technical Gameplay Animator
Senior Technical Gameplay Animator
Staff Gameplay Animator
Rive Motion Designer and Animator (Contract-to-Hire)
Lead Animator
Lead Animator
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| BS Bonfire Studios | $221,817 | 2 |
|
2K
|
$152,780 | 2 |
|
teamLFG
|
$180,500 | 1 |
|
Naughty Dog
|
$176,950 | 1 |
|
PlayStation Global
|
$176,700 | 1 |
Insomniac Games
|
$169,499 | 1 |
|
Rilla
|
$166,400 | 1 |
| CC Cloud Chamber | $152,780 | 1 |
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How much do Animator roles in United States pay?
The median salary for Animator roles in United States is $166,400 per year. Most pay falls between $152,780 (25th percentile) and $176,950 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $104,336 to $213,553.
These figures are computed live from 20 active Animator roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 14 (70%) 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 United States include Bonfire Studios, Naughty Dog, PlayStation Global and teamLFG.
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Animator salary in United States?
- The median is $166,400 per year, with most pay between $152,780 and $176,950 (25th–75th percentile), based on 14 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Animator salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $104,336 to $213,553 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $166,400. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.