Lead Character Artist Salary in Raleigh, North Carolina

How much does a Lead Character Artist make in Raleigh, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Character Artist in Raleigh, NC is $56,970. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,440 to a high of $78,509, with most professionals earning between $50,935 and $68,244.

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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 Raleigh, NC

Average Base Salary

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50935

68244

56970

Average Total Cash Compensation

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51432

68937

57943

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 Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Lead Character Artist ranges from $50,935 to $68,244 with the average base salary of $56,970. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,432 to $68,937 with the average total cash compensation of $57,943.

View Average Salary for Lead Character Artist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$56,970	$50,935 - $68,244
Bonus	$973	$498 - $693
Total Pay	$57,943	$51,432 - $68,937

* 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 Raleigh, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,935 - $68,244	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC 0%
CITY, STATE Durham, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,577 - $67,764	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,933 - $66,902	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,572 - $67,757	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Rocky Mount, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,572 - $67,757	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,076 - $64,414	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC

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About Raleigh, North Carolina

According to the United States Census Bureau, Raleigh occupies a total area of 144.0 square miles (373.0 km2), of which 142 square miles (369 km2) is land and 0.97 square miles (2.5 km2), or 0.76%, is covered by water. The Neuse River flows through the northeast end of the city. Raleigh is located in the northeast central region of North Carolina, where the Piedmont and Atlantic Coastal Plain regions meet. This area is known as the "fall line" because it marks the elevation inland at which waterfalls begin to appear in creeks and rivers. As a result, most of Raleigh features gently rolling hil...

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