How much does a Lead Animator make in Grand Rapids, MI? The average Lead Animator salary in Grand Rapids, MI is $128,040 as of August 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $127,052 and $129,707. 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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Chance App - Los Angeles , CA
Lead the design vision for our iOS app, creating unique, engaging experiences with a focus on animations and outside-the-box solutions. * Collaborate with the founding team to define the product ...
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Panthalassa - Portland , OR
... animation, product visualizations, copywriting, and more. In addition to being interested in people ... Lead and participate in constructive critiques, where we focus on the work not the ego * Coordinate ...
Click To Hired US (JobSwipe) - 23 days ago
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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
127052
129707
128040

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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143960
What is the average salary for Lead Animator in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Animator in Grand Rapids, MI. The base salary for Lead Animator ranges from $127,052 to $129,707 with the average base salary of $128,040. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $140,621 to $149,300 with the average total cash compensation of $143,960.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $128,040 $127,052 - $129,707
Bonus $15,920 $13,569 - $19,592
Total Pay $143,960 $140,621 - $149,300
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Wyoming, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,026 - $129,681 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Muskegon, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,507 - $125,067 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Kalamazoo, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,821 - $130,492 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Battle Creek, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,803 - $132,515 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Lansing, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,790 - $129,440 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Benton Harbor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,725 - $129,373 COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
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About Grand Rapids, Michigan    Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about 30 miles (48 km) east of La....More

Grand Rapids, Michigan  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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