How much does a Animator earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Animator in Canada ranges from CAD 87,150 to CAD 99,850 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 4,093 job listings

Salary Guide

Animator Salary in Canada

Based on 4,093 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$87,150 - $99,850

Median salary

$87,150 - $99,850

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$61K

25th percentile$76K

Median$87K

75th percentile$100K

90th percentile$115K

50% of professionals earn between $76,300 - $99,850 CAD

The median salary is $87,150

Top cities

Vancouver623 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)469 job openings

Montréal368 job openings

Toronto252 job openings

Winnipeg143 job openings

Burnaby78 job openings

Edmonton36 job openings

Ottawa26 job openings

Calgary25 job openings

Mississauga25 job openings

Moncton23 job openings

New Westminster23 job openings

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Animator

4,093 job openings

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The average salary for a Animator in Canada is CAD 87,150 - CAD 99,850 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 93,500 per year, based on 4,093 active job listings.

The cities with the most Animator job opportunities in Canada are Vancouver, Montreal (administrative Region), Montréal, Toronto, Winnipeg. Vancouver leads with 623 job openings.

Explore 4,093 Animator job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.