Animator Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does an Animator make in Chicago, IL? The average Animator salary in Chicago, IL is $68,154 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $58,461 and $80,067. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Animator for the biggest Law YouTube Channel
Roster - Los Angeles , CA
We're helping Law By Mike (11M subscribers) hire a talented animator to create engaging animated shorts (3D/anime-style) that explain legal concepts in an entertaining and accessible way. What they ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Senior Technical Animator
8K Solutions - Titusville , FL
Experience with Unity Animator Controller state machines and blendtrees with focus on Animation Blending and Transitions. * Good understanding of anatomy and character movement. * Experience with ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Motion Designer
MAKE/FILMS - Lancaster , PA
Craft visually stunning and engaging animations that align with each project's creative vision. * Collaborate with directors, editors, and producers to develop innovative motion concepts. * Bring ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Graphic Designer & AI Creative Strategist
Massa Multimedia Architecture, PC. - Neptune City , NJ
Are you a bold, forward-thinking graphic designer with a passion for AI, animation, and social media influence? Do you thrive in a space where creativity meets cutting-edge technology? MMA Architects ...
LinkedIn - 14 days ago
Software Engineer
netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.) - Cupertino , CA
Keynote Animation Software Engineer Location: Remote Job Duration: 12+m contract with potential for extension Primary Skills: * Demonstrated experience with Metal. * Experience with Gaming Industry ...
LinkedIn - Today
Litigation Graphic Designer/Consultant
DOAR, Inc. - New York , NY
Collaborate with clients and experts to conceptualize and design effective presentations, illustrations, animations, charts, and graphs. * Create templates, determine size and arrangement of ...
LinkedIn - 13 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Animator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Animator ranges from $58,461 to $80,067 with the average base salary of $68,154. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,159 to $82,293 with the average total cash compensation of $70,585.

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About Chicago, Illinois    Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

Chicago, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

Animator Salary in popular cities: Aurora, Rockford, Joliet

Skills associated with Animator: Animation

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