The factors that affect how much you can earn as a freelance animator can be categorized into two sides:
A. The business side
B. The production side (animation style, voice-over, music, length, etc.)
And here are 5 factors that influence freelance animators' wages:
![What Influences Freelance Animators' Wage](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/untitled-22-1024x1024.png)
1. Your quality of work
The higher quality work you can deliver, the higher rates you can charge.
![1. Your quality of work](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/untitled-23-1024x1024.png)
2. How experienced and skilled you are
The level of skill and the experience you have will impact the level of trust your clients are willing to give you and the rate they are comfortable paying.
![2. How experienced and skilled you are](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/untitled-24-1024x1024.png)
3. Your chosen target market
The demand for animation services in your target market will impact the number of clients you can acquire.
![3. Your chosen target market](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/untitled-25-1024x1024.png)
4. The payment terms you have
The amount of money you earn depends on the agreed-upon payment terms.
![4. The payment terms you have](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/untitled-26-1024x1024.png)
5. Your marketing efforts
The more dedicated you are in putting yourself out there, the bigger possibility for prospects to turn into paying clients.
![5. Your marketing efforts](https://businessofanimation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/untitled-27-1024x1024.png)
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