Lead Animator Salary in Worcester, MA

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How much does a Lead Animator make in Worcester, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Animator in Worcester, MA is $138,816. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $132,431 to $145,146, with most professionals earning between $126,618 and $150,909.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Animator in Worcester, MA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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145146
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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144849
165149
154045
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 Worcester, MA. The base salary for Lead Animator ranges from $132,431 to $145,146 with the average base salary of $138,816. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $144,849 to $165,149 with the average total cash compensation of $154,045.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $138,816 $132,431 - $145,146
Bonus $15,229 $12,418 - $20,003
Total Pay $154,045 $144,849 - $165,149
* 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 Worcester, MA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Leominster, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,140 - $144,828 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Fitchburg, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,454 - $146,267 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Framingham, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,257 - $149,340 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Newton, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $140,841 - $154,364 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Woonsocket, RI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,739 - $143,291 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Medford, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $140,841 - $154,364 COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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