Graphic Design and Animation

Animator

Salary data based on 18 job postings

"The median salary for an Animator in the Graphic Design and Animation field within entertainment is $106,100 per year, with salaries ranging from $87,500 at the 10th percentile to $127,950 at the 90th percentile based on 4 job postings. Key skills required for this role include Maya, Character Animation, Team Collaboration, and Linux."

Last updated: June 2026

Median

$106,100

10th Percentile

$87,500

90th Percentile

$127,950

Sample Size

4

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Animator Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$87,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$106,100Typical salary
90th Percentile$127,950Senior / top earners

Based on 4 job postings with salary data

Skills for Animator

MayaCharacter AnimationCharacter animationTeam collaborationLinuxMotion captureComputer AnimationAnimation SoftwareMotion GraphicsKeyframe animation

Common Employers Hiring Animator

  • Disney6 positions
  • Warner Bros. Discovery3 positions
  • Crafty Apes VFX2 positions
  • Penrose Studios1 positions
  • Night1 positions

Top Locations for Animator

Moore Park, Australia / Sydney, AustraliaSalt Lake City, Utah, United States of AmericaEl Segundo, CA 90245San Francisco, CA, USAUnited States

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Data extracted from 18 job postings on Hollylist.com ยท Last updated June 2026