How much does a Lead Animator make in Lincoln, NE?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Animator in Lincoln, NE is $123,503. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $117,827 to $129,136, with most professionals earning between $112,659 and $134,264.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
117827
129136
123503

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
128873
146929
137055
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 Lincoln, NE. The base salary for Lead Animator ranges from $117,827 to $129,136 with the average base salary of $123,503. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $128,873 to $146,929 with the average total cash compensation of $137,055.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $123,503 $117,827 - $129,136
Bonus $13,552 $11,046 - $17,793
Total Pay $137,055 $128,873 - $146,929
* 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 Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Omaha, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,398 - $130,858 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Bellevue, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,398 - $130,858 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Fremont, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,503 - $128,782 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Council Bluffs, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,398 - $130,858 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Grand Island, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,701 - $127,903 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Hastings, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,701 - $127,903 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
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About Lincoln, Nebraska    Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers 94.267 square miles (244.150 km2) with a....More

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