AnimationUS East

How Much Does a Creature Animation Make in US East?

Creature Animation salary and day rate data for the US East region in 2026. Based on 394 anonymous reports at Senior level.

Day Rate
$875
/day median
Total Comp
$172K
/yr full-time
vs Global
+9%
+$75/day
Remote
76%
work remotely

Freelance Day Rates in US East

Senior Level
US East Median Day Rate
$875
/day median
$375
$1k
P10: $375P90: $1,375
Rate Percentiles (US East)
P90
$1,375
P75
$1,175
Median
$875
P25
$575
P10
$375
Insights
Negotiated
63%
of people
Avg Bump
+16%
when asked
Remote
76%
work remote
Avg Contract
3mo
duration

US East vs Global Median

Freelance Day Rate
US East$875/day
Global$800/day
+9% vs global (+$75/day)
Full-Time Total Comp
US East$172K/yr
Global$156K/yr
+10% vs global (+$16K/yr)

Creature Animation Rates by Region

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