Lead Animator Salary in Tacoma, WA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Animator in Tacoma, WA is $143,171. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $136,586 to $149,700, with most professionals earning between $130,590 and $155,644.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Animator in Tacoma, WA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
136586
149700
143171

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
149393
170331
158878
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 Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Lead Animator ranges from $136,586 to $149,700 with the average base salary of $143,171. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $149,393 to $170,331 with the average total cash compensation of $158,878.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $143,171 $136,586 - $149,700
Bonus $15,707 $12,808 - $20,631
Total Pay $158,878 $149,393 - $170,331
* 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 Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,586 - $149,700 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,586 - $149,700 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,586 - $149,700 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,896 - $146,751 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,452 - $152,841 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,320 - $149,409 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

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