How much does a Lead Game Designer make?
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$93,112
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Lead Game Designer is $93,112 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $79,757 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 $13,356 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 Lead Game Designer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Lead Game Designer in United States. Employers include Zynga, Blizzard Entertainment and Scopely.
Top Paying Companies
For Lead Game Designer in United States
| 1 | Zynga | $172,145 | |
| 2 | Blizzard Entertainment | $153,111 | |
| 3 | Scopely | $136,319 |
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Lead Game Designer Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Lead Game Designer in United States
The top paying industry for a Lead Game Designer in United States is Media & Communication with a median total pay of $153,111.
Media & Communication
Top paying companies in Media & Communication for Lead Game Designer are Zynga, Blizzard Entertainment, and Scopely.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Arts & Design?
Jobs in arts & design are growing due to increased access to remote work. These jobs often require a bachelor’s degree and technical skills such as graphic design software, web-development and research. Salaries vary, as jobs tend to be short-term and contractual, offering workers flexible schedules and the opportunity to manage multiple projects at once.
Recent Salaries Shared
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United States of America
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$175K | $125K
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United States of America
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Lead Game Designer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Lead Game Designer is $79,757 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Lead Game Designer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 109 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Lead Game Designer employees.
The highest salary for a Lead Game Designer in United States is $127,248 per year.
The lowest salary for a Lead Game Designer in United States is $49,990 per year.
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