How much does a Game Developer make?
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$84,690
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Game Developer is $84,690 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $71,573 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $13,117 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role. The typical Game Developer salary is $71,573. Salaries can range from $21,957 - $340,955. When factoring in additional pay and benefits, Game Developer in United States can expect their total pay value to be on average $84,690.
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What are some related job titles for Game Developer?
Some related job titles are 3D Artist Salaries with median pay of $75,771, C/C++ Programmer Salaries with median pay of $107,412, Game Designer Salaries with median pay of $96,673, Game Programmer Salaries with median pay of $93,296.
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International Game Developers Association
Game Developer$68K
$151K
$68,246 - $151,370 Range
Game Developer Salaries
Recent User Submitted Salaries for Video Game Programmer in United States of America
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Share Salary Anonymously$140,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Video Game Programmer with 4 to 6 years of experience
$100,000
/yrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Game Developer with 7 to 9 years of experience
$50,000
/yrAvg Base Salary10 days ago by a Game Developer with 1 to 3 years of experience
$100,000
/yrAvg Base Salary12 days ago by a Gameplay Programmer with 10 to 14 years of experience
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Share Salary Anonymously$107,000
/yrAvg Base Salary13 days ago by a Game Developer with 1 to 3 years of experience
$83,200
/yrAvg Base Salary13 days ago by a Mobile Game Developer with 1 to 3 years of experience
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Recent User Submitted Salaries for Video Game Programmer
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| $140K /yr | ||
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| $107K /yr | ||
| $83K /yr |
Frequently asked questions about a Game Developer salaries
The national average salary for a Game Developer is $71,295 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Game Developer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 178 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Game Developer employees.
The highest salary for a Game Developer in United States is $123,992 per year.
The lowest salary for a Game Developer in United States is $40,995 per year.
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