How much does a Animator earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Animator in Canada ranges from CAD 84,000 to CAD 90,000 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 706 job listings

Salary Guide

Animator Salary in Canada

Based on 706 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$84,000 - $90,000

Median salary

$84,000 - $90,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$57K

25th percentile$71K

Median$84K

75th percentile$90K

90th percentile$104K

50% of professionals earn between $71,475 - $90,000 CAD

The median salary is $84,000

Top cities

Vancouver118 job openings

Montréal84 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)54 job openings

Toronto52 job openings

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Animator

706 job openings

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The average salary for a Animator in Canada is CAD 84,000 - CAD 90,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 87,000 per year, based on 706 active job listings.

The cities with the most Animator job opportunities in Canada are Vancouver, Montréal, Montreal (administrative Region), Toronto, Brampton. Vancouver leads with 118 job openings.

Explore 706 Animator job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.