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2D animator salary in United States

How much does a 2D Animator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$32.02
Average $32.02
Low $20.86
High $49.15

The average salary for a 2d animator is $32.02 per hour in the United States. 17 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 10, 2026).

2D Animator job openings in United States

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Pixel Artist (2D Game Art / An...
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3 months ago

Highest paying companies for 2D Animator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Softtek
 
$119,600per year
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Fidelity TalentSource
 
$114,400per year
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Arcade Monsters
 
$100,533per year
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THE PLANET GROUP
 
$93,600per year
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Austin Community College
 
$77,131per year
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BuzzFeed
 
$76,960per year
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Highest paying cities for 2D Animators near United States

  1. Walpole, MA
    $56.26 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $40.66 per hour
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $28.20 per hour
  4. Homestead, FL
    $28.09 per hour
  5. Austin, TX
    $25.32 per hour

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The average salary for a 2D Animator is $32.02 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 17 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 10, 2026.

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2D Animator salaries typically range between a low of $20.86 and a high of $49.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for 2D Animator include Walpole, MA at $56.26 per hour, New York, NY at $40.66 per hour, and Los Angeles, CA at $28.20 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for 2D Animator include Softtek ($119,600 per year) and Fidelity TalentSource ($114,400 per year).