Lead Animator Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Animator in Indianapolis, IN is $128,117. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $122,231 to $133,959, with most professionals earning between $116,872 and $139,278.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Animator in Indianapolis, IN

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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 Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Lead Animator ranges from $122,231 to $133,959 with the average base salary of $128,117. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $133,691 to $152,422 with the average total cash compensation of $142,176.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $128,117 $122,231 - $133,959
Bonus $14,059 $11,460 - $18,463
Total Pay $142,176 $133,691 - $152,422
* 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 Indianapolis, IN

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Fishers, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,029 - $131,546 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Greenwood, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,181 - $133,904 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Carmel, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,080 - $133,794 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Anderson, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,327 - $127,488 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,716 - $126,819 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Muncie, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,874 - $126,993 COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
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About Indianapolis, Indiana    Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indiana....More

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