Game Developer salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$116,715
$4,872
Additional Cash Compensation
$121,587
Total Compensation
Median: 115,000
Min: $65K
Max: $214K
How Much Does a Game Developer Make in US?
The average salary for a Game Developer in US is $116,715. The average additional cash compensation for a Game Developer in US is $4,872. The average total compensation for a Game Developer in US is $121,587. Game Developer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Game Developer employees in US.
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Game Developer jobs in US

Sr. Finance Manager - Gaming Design and Development
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Job Posting TitleSr. Finance Manager - Gaming Design and Development
Summary
The role is responsible for achieving Aristocrat’s objectives and strategies for Design & Development by supporting the Sr. Director Finance – Gaming D&D with ensuring investments are prioritized, financial performance and operational standards are maintained and business benefits delivered. Specifically facilitating end to end business case development and ensuring teams

Business Development Manager, Gaming
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Senior Core Engineer, Game Development
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WE ARE GAMEMAKERSWho we are:
We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games that thrill players everywhere. We pursue growth and innovation in an environment of safety and trust. Our culture is built on the belief that the more varied voices in our collective will strengthen our team and our games. We are looking for our next teammate
Game Developer Salary ranges
The most common Game Developer salary in US is between $120k - $130k.
Average Game Developer Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Game Developer make the most at companies with 1-10 employees, earning $146,267 on average.
Game Developer Salary by gender
The average Game Developer salary for women is $102,074 and the average Game Developer salary for men is $118,291.
Game Developer Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Game Developer with 7+ years of experience is $121,078. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $132,500.
Average Dev + Engineer salaries in US
Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
---|---|---|
Implementation Specialist | $79,061 | Min: $38K Max: $235K |
QA Analyst | $84,154 | Min: $42K Max: $175K |
Junior Software Engineer | $90,223 | Min: $42K Max: $165K |
QA Engineer | $98,369 | Min: $40K Max: $210K |
Software Test Engineer | $100,557 | Min: $55K Max: $175K |
Front End Developer | $109,064 | Min: $37K Max: $330K |
Android Developer | $111,527 | Min: $60K Max: $310K |
Automation Engineer | $111,668 | Min: $57K Max: $240K |
Salesforce Developer | $113,227 | Min: $55K Max: $221K |
Game Developer | $116,715 | Min: $65K Max: $214K |
iOS Developer | $118,440 | Min: $52K Max: $391K |
Systems Engineer | $123,246 | Min: $65K Max: $221K |
Data Engineer | $124,208 | Min: $55K Max: $275K |
Sales Engineer | $125,442 | Min: $55K Max: $305K |
Security Engineer | $126,808 | Min: $61K Max: $280K |
Site Reliability Engineer | $129,322 | Min: $70K Max: $300K |
QA Manager | $131,198 | Min: $78K Max: $260K |
Database Administrator | $131,426 | Min: $70K Max: $260K |
DevOps Engineer | $133,099 | Min: $73K Max: $325K |
Hardware Engineer | $135,657 | Min: $76K Max: $253K |
Senior Data Engineer | $136,631 | Min: $90K Max: $254K |
Software Engineer | $141,253 | Min: $65K Max: $325K |
Data Architect | $145,230 | Min: $70K Max: $279K |
Senior Software Engineer | $150,790 | Min: $75K Max: $366K |
Lead Software Engineer | $152,659 | Min: $44K Max: $450K |
Machine Learning Engineer | $153,151 | Min: $87K Max: $278K |
Data Engineering Manager | $162,386 | Min: $110K Max: $279K |
Engineering Manager | $168,071 | Min: $77K Max: $531K |
Principal Software Engineer | $168,685 | Min: $86K Max: $375K |
Director of Software Engineering | $191,825 | Min: $111K Max: $420K |
Vice President of Engineering | $221,799 | Min: $144K Max: $500K |
CTO (Chief Technology Officer) | $222,147 | Min: $80K Max: $575K |
CIO (Chief Information Officer) | $226,467 | Min: $96K Max: $400K |
Skills that affect Game Developer salaries in US
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Java
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C#
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C++
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Javascript
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Python
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Data Modeling
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Recent Game Developer salaries in US
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Game Developer reported a yearly salary of $120,000 with +$3,100 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Milwaukee, WI
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Game Developer reported a yearly salary of $120,000 with +$3,100 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Miami, FL
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Game Developer reported a yearly salary of $120,000 with +$3,100 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Madison, WI
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Game Developer reported a yearly salary of $120,000 with +$3,100 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Las Vegas, NV
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Game Developer reported a yearly salary of $120,000 with +$3,100 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Kansas City, MO
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Game Developer reported a yearly salary of $120,000 with +$3,100 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Indianapolis, IN
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Game Developer reported a yearly salary of $120,000 with +$4,100 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Houston, TX
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Game Developer reported a yearly salary of $120,000 with +$4,100 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Detroit, MI
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Game Developer reported a yearly salary of $120,000 with +$4,100 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Des Moines, IA
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Game Developer reported a yearly salary of $120,000 with +$4,100 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Frequently Asked Questions
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Game developers write code, employ design tools and implement artificial intelligence (AI) and/or VR/AR technology to create interactive virtual environments, characters and storylines for video games.
Q.
How to become a game developer?
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Game developer candidates most often have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, game development, mathematics, software engineering or a similar field. Candidates need applicable experience through an internship, on-the-job training and/or work experience. Knowledge in the areas of programming languages (C, C#, C++, Java, JavaScript), software engineering, full-cycle game development, AI, rendering and animation tools are also recommended.
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How much does a game developer make?
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The salary range for a game developer is $65K-$214K.