Lead Character Artist Salary in Toledo, Ohio

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Character Artist in Toledo, OH is $55,960. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $44,635 to a high of $77,117, with most professionals earning between $50,032 and $67,034.

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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.

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Assist in character concept and design.

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Collect and become familiar with reference images.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Character Artist in Toledo, OH

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55960

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67715

56916

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 Toledo, OH. The base salary for Lead Character Artist ranges from $50,032 to $67,034 with the average base salary of $55,960. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,521 to $67,715 with the average total cash compensation of $56,916.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$55,960	$50,032 - $67,034
Bonus	$955	$489 - $681
Total Pay	$56,916	$50,521 - $67,715

* 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 Toledo, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Toledo, OH
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,806 - $69,412	COMPARE TO Toledo, OH
CITY, STATE Ann Arbor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,159 - $69,885	COMPARE TO Toledo, OH
CITY, STATE Canton, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,076 - $69,773	COMPARE TO Toledo, OH
CITY, STATE Westland, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,817 - $69,426	COMPARE TO Toledo, OH
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,889 - $69,523	COMPARE TO Toledo, OH
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,864 - $69,488	COMPARE TO Toledo, OH

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About Toledo, Ohio

Toledo (/təˈliːdoʊ/) is a city in and the county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Toledo is in northwest Ohio, at the western end of Lake Erie bordering the state of Michigan. The city was founded in 1833 on the west bank of the Maumee River, and originally incorporated as part of Monroe County, Michigan Territory. It was re-founded in 1837, after conclusion of the Toledo War, when it was incorporated in Ohio. After the 1845 completion of the Miami and Erie Canal, Toledo grew quickly; it also benefited from its position on the railway line between New York City and Chicago. The first...

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