Many animators in South Africa earn between R134,771 and R213,903 per year. The median annual salary for an Animator is ZAR 186,582.
DETAILS
An animator is a profession in the computer animation industry. Animators create an animation of 2D or 3D character models to make them move. They use software such as Maya, 3ds Max, and Blender to do this.
Animators work in studios or freelance.
Pay Type
There are several pay types for animators, including:
- Salary
- Commission
- Bonus
10% ZAR 86,009 90% ZAR 403,826 Base Salary
The average animator salary in South Africa is R186,582 per year. The median animator salary in South Africa is R186,582 per year. A typical full-time annual salary for this job type is R186,582 per year.
Median ZAR 186,582 Additional Pay
In addition to your base salary, you can also earn additional pay. Additional pay includes things like bonuses, profit sharing, commissions and tips. These are not included in the median ZAR 186,582 figure.
Example: An animator earns R50,000 in base salary and R10 000 in additional pay
How much does an Animator make in South Africa?
The average animator salary in South Africa is R72,000 per year. This means that those with a higher degree, who are more experienced and have been working for longer will earn more than this figure. A highly experienced animator working at a top-tier company in Cape Town or Johannesburg could expect to earn up to R120 000 per year.
How much do Animators earn at different companies?
The most popular industries for this career are Arts & Entertainment Production, Film & Video Production and Media Production (except Video). The average pay rate in these industries is between R0 – R72 000 per year
Johannesburg, Cape Town and Pretoria are the three cities where animators earn the highest salaries.
The average salary for animators in Johannesburg is R204,925. The average salary for animators in Cape Town is R170,223 while the average salary for animators in Pretoria is R167,174.
Conclusion
The best paying cities for animators in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town and Pretoria. The average salary for an Animator in South Africa is R204,925 per annum.
