Animator Salary in Canada

Draws animated cartoons for use in motion pictures or television: renders series of sequential drawings of characters or other subject material which when photographed and projected at specific speed becomes animated. May label each section with designated colors when colors are used. May create and prepare sketches and model drawings of characters. May prepare successive drawings to portray wind, rain, fire, and similar effects and be designated cartoonist, special effects. May develop color patterns and moods and paint background layouts to dramatize action for animated cartoon scenes and be designated cartoon-background artist.

The average salary for an Animator is $58,682 per year or $28.21 per hour in Canada. Top earners have reported making up to $65,430. However, the typical pay range in Canada is between $43,521 and $65,430 annually.

Animator is projected to see a 13.5 % salary change in 5 years.

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