How much does a Video Game Designer make?
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$117K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Video Game Designer is $116,866 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $97,331 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 $19,535 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.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $88K-$157K/yr?
What are total pay estimates for a Video Game Designer at different companies?
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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.
Video Game Designer pay FAQ
The average salary for a Video Game Designer is $116,866 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 75 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Video Game Designer employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Video Game Designer in United States is $156,939 per year.
The lowest salary for a Video Game Designer in United States is $87,754 per year.
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