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Recent salaries shared by Computer 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
Computer Animator
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1-3 years
$109K/yr
($95K • $14K)
Santa Monica, CA
submitted on Nov 7, 2025
$109K/yr
$95K • $14K
Computer Animator
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4-6 years
$33K/yr
($33K • $0)
San Antonio, TX
submitted on Sep 10, 2023
$33K/yr
$33K • $0
Computer Animator
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1-3 years
$33K - $38K/yr
Cincinnati, OH
submitted on Mar 1, 2023
$33K - $38K/yr
Computer Animator
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1-3 years
$29K - $34K/yr
Dallas, TX
submitted on Feb 12, 2023
$29K - $34K/yr
Computer Animator
|
1-3 years
$31K - $36K/yr
Boulder, CO
submitted on Jan 12, 2023
$31K - $36K/yr
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Computer Animator
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1-3 years
$29K - $34K/yr
Orlando, FL
submitted on Oct 7, 2022
$29K - $34K/yr
Computer Animator
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4-6 years
$65K - $76K/yr
Orlando, FL
submitted on Sep 19, 2022
$65K - $76K/yr
Computer Animator
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15+ years
$74K - $86K/yr
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on Sep 18, 2022
$74K - $86K/yr
Computer Animator
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1-3 years
$39K - $45K/yr
Miami, FL
submitted on Jun 1, 2022
$39K - $45K/yr
Computer Animator
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10-14 years
$37K - $43K/yr
Seattle, WA
submitted on Apr 18, 2022
$37K - $43K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Computer Animator salaries
The average salary for Computer Animator is $76,021 per year or $37 per hour, with top earners making up to $132,183 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $57,197 (25th percentile) to $102,130 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 105 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Computer Animator employees.
The highest salary for Computer Animator is $102,130 per year, $8,511 per month or $49 per hour.
The lowest salary for Computer Animator is $57,197 per year, $4,766 per month or $27 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Computer Animator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $59,644 per year (estimate) and goes up to $194,721 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.