How much does a Animator earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Animator in South Africa ranges from ZAR 331 000 to ZAR 609 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 63 job listings

How much does a Animator earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Animator in South Africa is ZAR 399 000 - ZAR 538 000 per year.

Salary Guide

Animator Salary in South Africa

Based on 63 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 331 000 - R 609 000

Median salary

R 399 000 - R 538 000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 249K

25th percentileR 331K

MedianR 467K

75th percentileR 609K

90th percentileR 798K

50% of professionals earn between R 331 000 - R 609 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 467 000

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Animator

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The average salary for a Animator in South Africa is ZAR 331 000 - ZAR 609 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 468 500 per year, based on 63 active job listings.

The cities with the most Animator job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Centurion, Sandton. Cape Town leads with 18 job openings.

Explore 63 Animator job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.