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How much do cartoon voice acting jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for cartoon voice acting in the United States is $59,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $70,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is cartoon voice acting?

A cartoon voice acting job involves providing the voices for animated characters in TV shows, movies, video games, and advertisements. Voice actors bring characters to life by using different tones, accents, and styles to match the personality and emotions of the role. This job requires strong vocal control, acting skills, and sometimes improvisation to create engaging and memorable performances. Many voice actors work in recording studios, but some may also record from home using professional equipment.

What does a typical recording session look like for a cartoon voice actor?

A typical recording session for a cartoon voice actor takes place in a soundproof booth, either at a professional studio or remotely from a home setup. During the session, you’ll read from scripts provided by the production team and may receive real-time direction from voice directors or animation producers to capture specific emotions, comedic timing, or character nuances. Collaboration with other voice actors may occur, but many roles are recorded individually and later mixed by sound engineers. Sessions can vary in length depending on the role, project complexity, and the need for retakes or multiple character voices. This process requires both performance skill and stamina, as well as the ability to quickly adjust your delivery based on feedback.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in cartoon voice acting, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cartoon Voice Actor, you need exceptional vocal range, acting ability, and clear diction, often supported by training in theater, voice acting, or performing arts. Familiarity with recording equipment, audio editing software, and voice-over booths is commonly required, while some roles may ask for demo reels or relevant certifications. Creativity, adaptability, and strong collaboration skills make performers stand out when bringing animated characters to life. These attributes are crucial because voice actors must consistently produce engaging, believable performances that captivate audiences and meet directors' visions.

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Infographic showing various Cartoon Voice Acting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,287 per year, or $28.5 per hour.

Part-Time Unreal Technical Director (Max & the Midknights)

Virtual Producer

Burbank, CA • On-site

$82.81 - $100.10/hr

Other

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

39247 Burbank, CA, US, 91502. Production. Burbank. Part‑Time. Fully Remote.

For over 30 years, the Nickelodeon Animation Studio continues to be one of the largest producers of television animation in the world, reflecting all kids today. Based in Burbank, Calif., with offices in New York, the Studio, designed by our artists and for our artists, is home to the world’s greatest creative talents. Our campus of creativity houses top‑notch talent, storytellers, artists, production teams, voice actors, cartoon experts and more. At Nickelodeon, we are always looking to recruit dedicated craftspeople to help bring groundbreaking new ideas to life and that starts with you! We are leading the way in animated content for TV series, TV movies, shorts and theatrical features. Some of our new upcoming original animated series include Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years, Rugrats, Middlemost Post, Star Trek: Prodigy, Big Nate and Santiago of the Seas, among others. Our content development teams are creator‑driven, our work culture is collaborative, our mentorship of new talent is second to none, and we are committed to hiring inclusively to reflect authenticity in the diverse stories we want to tell. Join us!

Summary

Nickelodeon Animation Studio is seeking a Technical Director with Unreal Engine experience to support and enhance our ground‑breaking new story production pipeline on Max & the Midknights on a part‑time freelance basis.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, implement, debug, and maintain critical pipeline tools and workflows for our Story, Editorial, and Production teams
  • Take ownership of and support our existing pipeline tools
  • Collaborate with artists and creative leadership to make sure the tools meet their specific needs and are designed to be robust under the pressures of production
  • Create solutions using Python, Blueprint, and general shell scripting
  • Assist artists with troubleshooting and debugging production issues, which may include data and asset management between studios
  • Maintain internal and user‑facing documentation
  • Assist with training artists and production teams on pipeline tools, both internally and at vendor studios, and provide demos as needed
  • Maintain awareness of new tools, software advancements, and animation industry trends
Qualifications
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Animation Production, or equivalent experience in a related field
  • Strong experience with Unreal Engine, Python, Blueprint (for games and/or linear content creation), and math skills
  • Coursework in computer graphics, 3D game development, and mathematics with familiarity utilizing coordinate systems, keyframes, interpolation, and linear algebra
  • Strong self‑motivation and enthusiasm for developing a new animatic production process based on Unreal Engine
  • Ability to self‑manage and context‑switch between multiple simultaneous assignments with different deadlines
  • A creative and flexible thinker and innovator with the ability to devise and employ ingenious solutions to difficult problems
  • Exceptional communication skills
Additional Information

Weekly Hiring Salary Range: $1820.0 - 2200.0.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington State, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/veteran.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on‑screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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