Animator | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Animators bring drawings and computer generated characters to life on screen.

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Animators typically work around 35 to 40 hours per week.

As a Animator you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

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* from ONETonline
Average salary
30,226 GBP *
per year
14,000 GBP
36,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Salary statistics

Average salary for Animator

  • 31,239 GBP
  • 27,176 GBP
Average salary for part-time Animator
Average salary for full-time Animator

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Part-time Full-time
  • 14,013 GBP
  • 13,612 GBP
  • 30,226 GBP
  • 27,176 GBP
  • 31,239 GBP
Salary over time for Animator

Pay for this role has increased slightly over time
  • 27,301 GBP
  • 26,955 GBP
  • 26,885 GBP
  • 27,546 GBP
  • 28,482 GBP
  • 29,414 GBP
  • 30,226 GBP
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  • 39,353 GBP
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Future outlook for Animators

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Very good outlook
52 000+ jobs available
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Very good outlook
5% yearly wage growth (on average)
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37% chance of automation in the future

Animator - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Animator and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 68% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 12% of people in this role have some postgraduate study, but not a masters or doctorate
  • 12% of people in this role have a Master's degree

You could do a college course that will teach you some of the skills you'll need to get started as a junior animator. Courses include:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Creative and Digital Media
  • Level 3 Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills

You'll need:

  • knowledge of media production and communication
  • design skills and knowledge
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • thinking and reasoning skills
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • to be flexible and open to change
  • knowledge of the fine arts
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Animator

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Things to highlight for your Animator interview

Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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