The primary function of an animator can be simply described as the production of multiple images also known as frames. These frames when placed sequentially are successful in creating an illusion of movement, what is generally known as animation. Model making, 2D, 3D, stop frames or computer generated animations are primarily in vogue. However, in the professional world, the role of animators is not restricted to creating illusions. Here is a list of job roles that the animators are generally entrusted with:
- Creation of storyboard
- Short listing clients and providing relevant as per their needs
- Weaving the animation environment with help of development model design, sets, background, characters, etc
- Dialogue recording and working with editors at tandem towards the composition of the finished products
Salaries
One of the profiles that is much in demand, today, animators are entitled to quite impressive salaries that range from INR 103,546 – INR 641,112. Listed below are further details:
Annual Average Salaries based on Job Category
The pay packets designed for the animators in India are duly based on the job role that each of them is entrusted with. Variations are primarily based on responsibilities shouldered and the employment status enjoyed by them. Here is more:
Job Category | Annual Average Salaries |
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Senior Animator | INR 563000 |
3D Artist | INR 291632 |
Compositor | INR 360000 |
Animation Designer | INR 216000 |
3D Animator | INR 232156 |
Graphic Artist/ Designer | INR 300000 |
Animator | INR 254341 |
Average Annual Salaries Offered by Premium Companies to Animators
Here is a glimpse of the salaries pocketed by animators working for some of the leading companies in the country:
Employers | Annual Average Salaries |
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Fiktion Studio | INR 114072 – INR 120000 |
First Student | INR 57720 – INR 228000 with a annual average of INR 140844 |
Goodwill | INR 348000 – INR 372000 |
Lakshya Digital | INR 241000- INR 263000 |
YSI (Multimedia Animation) | INR 288000 – INR 312000 |
DQ Entertainment | INR 291000 – INR 309000 |
Wat Media (Graphic designer and Animation Composer | INR 408000 – INR 444000 |
Annual Average Salaries to Animators based on Experience
Keeping the general norms in view, the salary range heads a consistent north with growing experience:
Experience | Annual Average Salaries |
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Less than a year | INR 81445 – INR 618252 |
1-4 years | INR 105701 – INR 473436 |
5-9 years | INR 140935 – INR 817029 |
10-19 years | INR 1200000 |
Annual Average Salaries based on cities
Variations based on the differences in costs of living in various cities also exist:
Cities | Annual Average Salaries |
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Mumbai Maharashtra | INR 61277 – INR 794634 |
Chennai Tamil Nadu | INR 270000 |
New Delhi Delhi | INR 150000 – INR 438000 |
Bangalore Karnataka | INR 98920 – INR 775664 |
Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh | INR 150000 – Rs 390000 |
Average Annual Salaries Based on Skill or Specialty
Here is a glimpse of the skill based salaries pocketed by employees in general:
Skills | Annual Average Salaries |
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Adobe Photoshop | INR 194397 – INR 305209 |
3D Animation | INR 94333 – INR 564000 |
3d Rendering | INR 387555 |
Autodesk Maya | INR 180000 – INR 488335 |
Microsoft Word | INR 1100000 |
Graphic Design | INR 330000 |
Autodesk Mudbox | INR 228000 |
3D Max | INR 270000 |
Adobe After Effects | INR 360000 |
Annual Average Salaries based on Certification
The role of the certification attained by animators is no less important than the other factors mentioned above, in determining the annual average salaries of animators:
Certification | Annual Average Salaries |
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MCSE /Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer | INR 1020000 |
B Com | INR 420000 |
Autodesk Civil 3D Certified Professional | INR 235000 |
MBA or Master of Business Administration | INR 353749 -INR 2900000 |
Bachelor's Degree | INR 144000 -INR 1025000 |
MCP or Microsoft Certified Professional | INR 810000 |
HND or Higher National Diploma Graphic Design | INR 300000 |
Annual Average Salaries based on Gender
Here is a glimpse of the gender based salaries of automotive engineers:
Gender | Annual Average Salaries |
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Female | INR 330000 |
Male | INR 294791 |
Perks and Benefits
Here is a glimpse of the comprehensive range of perks or benefits rewarded to animators in general
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation
- PMI or Private Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Cell Phone
*Salaries are subject to change with time and without prior notice.
these salaries are on annual basis