Hourly Wage for Animation Director Salary in the United States

How much does an Animation Director make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for an Animation Director in the United States is $43 as of October 28, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $39 and $49. Hourly rate 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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What is an Animation Director?

An Animation Director is the director in charge of all aspects of the animation process during the production of an animated film or an animated segment for a live action film or television....

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3D Animator
Radical Convergence - Reston , VA
Worked with facial capture animation data * Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a self-directed manner and make timely, well-thought out decisions * Strong grasp of traditional ...
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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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49
43

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
40
51
44
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Animation Director in the United States. The average hourly rate for Animation Director ranges from $39 to $49 with the average hourly pay of $43. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $40 to $51 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $44.

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