Lead Animator Salary in Dayton, OH

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How much does a Lead Animator make in Dayton, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Animator in Dayton, OH is $128,107. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $122,215 to $133,949, with most professionals earning between $116,850 and $139,268.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Animator in Dayton, OH

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 Dayton, OH. The base salary for Lead Animator ranges from $122,215 to $133,949 with the average base salary of $128,107. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $133,675 to $152,409 with the average total cash compensation of $142,162.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $128,107 $122,215 - $133,949
Bonus $14,054 $11,460 - $18,460
Total Pay $142,162 $133,675 - $152,409
* 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 Dayton, OH

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Middletown, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,710 - $133,395 COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,618 - $128,911 COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Hamilton, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,202 - $133,935 COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Cincinnati, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,707 - $134,489 COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Covington, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,707 - $134,489 COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Columbus, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,960 - $134,766 COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
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About Dayton, Ohio    Dayton (/ˈdeɪtən/) is the sixth-largest city in the state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County. A small part of the city extends into Gree....More

Dayton, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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