Lead Animator Salary in Lexington, KY

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How much does a Lead Animator make in Lexington, KY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Animator in Lexington, KY is $123,106. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $117,448 to $128,721, with most professionals earning between $112,296 and $133,833.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Animator in Lexington, KY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
117448
128721
123106

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
128459
146456
136615
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 Lexington, KY. The base salary for Lead Animator ranges from $117,448 to $128,721 with the average base salary of $123,106. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $128,459 to $146,456 with the average total cash compensation of $136,615.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $123,106 $117,448 - $128,721
Bonus $13,509 $11,011 - $17,736
Total Pay $136,615 $128,459 - $146,456
* 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 Lexington, KY

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,261 - $128,516 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Frankfort, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,452 - $126,534 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Louisville, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,885 - $131,392 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Covington, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,497 - $135,350 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Cincinnati, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,497 - $135,350 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Hamilton, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,992 - $134,797 COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
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About Lexington, Kentucky    Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city i....More

Lexington, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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