Lead Artist Salary in Albany, New York

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Artist in Albany, NY is $66,064. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $58,536 to $74,545, with most professionals earning between $51,681 and $82,267.

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Communicate with Director of Production Operations, Quality Assurance and Production Coordinator and management regarding safety concerns, equipment failure, etc.

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Lead by example, including demonstrating a willingness to give and receive feedback, collaborate with others to share techniques, ideas, and contribute to a positive working environment.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Artist in Albany, NY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

58536

74545

66064

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

58696

74623

66149

What is the average salary for Lead Artist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Artist in Albany, NY. The base salary for Lead Artist ranges from $58,536 to $74,545 with the average base salary of $66,064. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,696 to $74,623 with the average total cash compensation of $66,149.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$66,064	$58,536 - $74,545
Bonus	$84	$160 - $77
Total Pay	$66,149	$58,696 - $74,623

* 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 Artist Salary Near Albany, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,391 - $74,362	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Troy, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,513 - $74,516	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Nassau, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,127 - $80,393	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Pittsfield, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,176 - $75,361	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Bennington, VT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,409 - $74,384	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Poughkeepsie, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,270 - $78,027	COMPARE TO Albany, NY

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About Albany, New York

Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River and approximately 135 miles (220 km) north of New York City. Albany is known for its rich history, commerce, culture, architecture, and institutions of higher education. Albany constitutes the economic and cultural core of the Capital District of New York State, which comprises the Albany–Schenectady–Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area, including ...

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