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How Much Does a 2D Animation Make in UK?

2D Animation salary and day rate data for the UK region in 2026. Based on 199 anonymous reports at Senior level.

Day Rate
$625
/day median
Total Comp
$119K
/yr full-time
vs Global
-7%
-$50/day
Remote
59%
work remotely

Freelance Day Rates in UK

Senior Level
UK Median Day Rate
$625
/day median
$425
$825
P10: $425P90: $825
Rate Percentiles (UK)
P90
$825
P75
$750
Median
$625
P25
$500
P10
$425
Insights
Negotiated
57%
of people
Avg Bump
+18%
when asked
Remote
59%
work remote
Avg Contract
6mo
duration

UK vs Global Median

Freelance Day Rate
UK$625/day
Global$675/day
-7% vs global (-$50/day)
Full-Time Total Comp
UK$119K/yr
Global$130K/yr
-8% vs global (-$11K/yr)

2D Animation Rates by Region

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