Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Game Developer make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$78,877 / yrTotal Pay
$73,447 / yrBase Pay
$5,431 / yrAdditional Pay

$78,877

 / yr
$49K$127K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Game Developer is $78,877 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $73,447 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 $5,431 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.

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Top Paying Companies

For a Game Developer in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Game Developer in United States. Employers include AppLovin, Roblox and Riot Games.

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AppLovin
AppLovin
$181,900/yr
45 open jobs
4
Unity
$147,375/yr
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Grover Gaming
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Game DeveloperSee 16 salaries from all locations

$108,794

 / yr

$113,349

 / yr

$140,822

 / yr

$93,168

 / yr

$129,945

 / yr

$140,959

 / yr

$156,602

 / yr

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$79,740

 / yr

$160,873

 / yr

$70

 / hr

$88,820

 / yr

$181,900

 / yr

$99,328

 / yr

$99,960

 / yr

$131,930

 / yr

$122,496

 / yr

$52

 / hr

$106,329

 / yr

$115,291

 / yr

$81,215

 / yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Game Developer in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Game Developer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $154,124, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $130,938, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $104,044, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $88,820, and Education with a median total pay of $79,740.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$154,124

    20% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$130,938

    6% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$104,044

    18% Lower than other industries

  • Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation$88,820

    38% Lower than other industries

  • EducationEducation$79,740

    54% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Game Developer are AppLovin, Roblox, and Unity.

AppLovinAppLovin$181,900/yr
RobloxRoblox$160,873/yr
UnityUnity$147,375/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?

Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Game Developer

United States of America

 | <1 year

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
C#/Unity Developer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$30

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Gameplay Engineer

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$150,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

7-9 years
2 days ago
Game Presenter

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$35,020

/hr

$20 | $35K

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Game Presenter

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$8

/hr

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
C#/Unity Developer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$50

/hr

Submitted 3 days ago

4-6 years
3 days ago
Game Developer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago

Game Developer pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Game Developer is $73,447 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Game Developer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 648 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Game Developer employees.

The highest salary for a Game Developer in United States is $116,970 per year.

The lowest salary for a Game Developer in United States is $46,118 per year.

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