Lead Character Artist Salary in Columbus, Ohio

How much does a Lead Character Artist make in Columbus, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Character Artist in Columbus, OH is $56,506. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,070 to a high of $77,869, with most professionals earning between $50,520 and $67,688.

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Collaborate with fellow Artists, Engineers, and Designers to produce the highest quality characters.

October 10, 2022

Monitor the quality of outsourced character assets to ensure technical and artistic integrity.

March 02, 2023

Deliver feedback to outsourcing partners.

March 19, 2023

Create realistic 3D models and textures including characters, creatures and weapons in accordance with the artistic direction, production deadlines and technical specifications.

March 25, 2023

Assist in character concept and design.

March 29, 2023

Collect and become familiar with reference images.

April 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Character Artist in Columbus, OH

Average Base Salary

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50520

67688

56506

Average Total Cash Compensation

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51013

68376

57470

What is the average salary for Lead Character 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 Character Artist in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Lead Character Artist ranges from $50,520 to $67,688 with the average base salary of $56,506. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,013 to $68,376 with the average total cash compensation of $57,470.

View Average Salary for Lead Character Artist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$56,506	$50,520 - $67,688
Bonus	$965	$494 - $688
Total Pay	$57,470	$51,013 - $68,376

* 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 Character Artist Salary Near Columbus, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,208 - $67,271	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,325 - $64,747	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,376 - $63,475	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,664 - $66,541	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,214 - $67,278	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,076 - $64,414	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH

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About Columbus, Ohio

The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus metropolitan area, including Alum Creek, Big Walnut Creek, and Darby Creek. Columbus is considered to have relatively flat topography thanks to a large glacier that covered most of Ohio during the Wisconsin Ice Age. However, there are sizable differences in elevation through the area, with the high point of Franklin County being 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level near New Albany, and the low point being 670 ft (200 m) where the Scioto River leaves...

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