Lead Animator Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Lead Animator make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Animator in Chicago, IL is $136,791. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $130,499 to $143,028, with most professionals earning between $124,770 and $148,708.

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Lead Animator Salary By Level of Education in Chicago, IL

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Average Salary Range for Lead Animator in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Lead Animator in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Animator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Lead Animator ranges from $130,499 to $143,028 with the average base salary of $136,791. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $142,736 to $162,740 with the average total cash compensation of $151,798.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $136,791 $130,499 - $143,028
Bonus $15,007 $12,237 - $19,712
Total Pay $151,798 $142,736 - $162,740
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead Animator Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,499 - $143,028 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,499 - $143,028 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,347 - $142,862 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,448 - $142,973 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,448 - $142,973 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,771 - $140,039 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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