▲7%
$55,000
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$41k
MEDIAN
$55k
75%
$98k
The average salary for an Animation Designer is $55,000 in 2025
Base Salary
$41k - $98k
Bonus
$0 - $5k
Total Pay
$24k - $114k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Animation Designers?
What Do Animation Designers Do?
Animation Designer Tasks
- Work with a team of designers to conceptualize storyboarding, design, and animation.
- Create, test, and share prototypes, altering animation based on client's needs.
- Assist in the creative brainstorming process with clients, researchers, and design team.
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Common Health Benefits for a Animation Designer
Medical
83%
Dental
50%
Vision
50%
None
17%
Gender Breakdown for Animation Designers
Male
75.0%
Female
25.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Animation Designers
What is the highest pay for Animation Designers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Animation Designer is $NaN / year
What is the lowest pay for Animation Designers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Animation Designer is $NaN / year
How can Animation Designers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an Animation Designer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Animation Designer that oversees more junior Animation Designers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.