Lead Animator Salary in Lansing, MI

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How much does a Lead Animator make in Lansing, MI? The average Lead Animator salary in Lansing, MI is $127,111 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $126,128 and $128,768. 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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Animator
Ascendion - Redmond , WA
Position: Cinematic Animator Location: Redmond, Washington Summary: Ascendion has an exciting ... Work closely with the Cinematics Lead to prepare shot lists for motion capture. * Collaborate with ...
LinkedIn - Today
Cinematic Animator
Cypress HCM - Redmond , WA
Cinematic Animator Description : * We have an exciting opportunity for a contract Animator to join ... Work closely with the Cinematics Lead to prepare shot lists for motion capture. * Collaborate with ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 13 days ago
Cinematic Animator 2
Lucid Consulting Group - Redmond , WA
Collaborate with Tech Art to implement animations and state machines in engine ... Work closely with the Cinematics Lead to prepare shot lists for motion capture. Collaborate with ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 6 days ago
Lead AI Engineer
Unreal Gigs - San Francisco , CA
Our studio stands at the intersection of animation, storytelling, and cutting-edge technology ... Lead the development and implementation of AI and machine learning technologies to revolutionize ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 67 days ago
Visual Media Lead
Small Giants - Phoenix , AZ
... editing, and animation. * Create videos and gifs for Small Giants and client social media ... Lead the Visual Media team through growth plans and goal setting. * Oversee and be accountable for ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 4 days ago
Lead Technical Designer
Eleven Eleven - Los Angeles , CA
We are on the search for an experienced Lead Technical Designer to join an ambitious studio with ... Engage in complex technical areas such as AI, physics, animation, UI, and data management ...
LinkedIn - 18 days ago
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Average Salary Range for Lead Animator in Lansing, MI

Average Base Salary

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126128
128768
127111

Average Total Cash Compensation

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139596
148218
142909
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 Lansing, MI. The base salary for Lead Animator ranges from $126,128 to $128,768 with the average base salary of $127,111. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $139,596 to $148,218 with the average total cash compensation of $142,909.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $127,111 $126,128 - $128,768
Bonus $15,798 $13,468 - $19,450
Total Pay $142,909 $139,596 - $148,218
* 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 Lansing, MI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Battle Creek, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,125 - $131,827 COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Flint, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,456 - $123,998 COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Ann Arbor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,454 - $137,268 COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Novi, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,829 - $136,630 COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Saginaw, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,115 - $124,671 COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Farmington, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,188 - $133,933 COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
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About Lansing, Michigan    Lansing /ˈlænsɪŋ/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is mostly in Ingham County, although portions of the city extend west into Eaton Co....More

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