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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Salary Insights
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.
Game Developer Salary ranges
The most common Game Developer salary in US is between $120k - $130k.
Average Dev + Engineer salaries in US
Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
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Wordpress Developer | $71,129 | Min: $55K Max: $96K |
Junior Web Developer | $75,699 | Min: $64K Max: $93K |
Web Developer | $78,608 | Min: $72K Max: $84K |
Implementation Specialist | $78,995 | Min: $38K Max: $235K |
Junior Software Developer | $82,749 | Min: $77K Max: $95K |
QA Analyst | $84,126 | Min: $42K Max: $175K |
Network Engineer | $86,626 | Min: $78K Max: $105K |
App Developer | $88,326 | Min: $79K Max: $120K |
Test Engineer | $88,826 | Min: $81K Max: $115K |
RPA Developer | $89,414 | Min: $80K Max: $127K |
Junior Software Engineer | $90,253 | Min: $42K Max: $165K |
IT Engineer | $90,499 | Min: $75K Max: $117K |
Application Engineer | $90,886 | Min: $80K Max: $121K |
React Developer | $93,048 | Min: $85K Max: $120K |
Design Engineer | $94,330 | Min: $83K Max: $116K |
Tableau Developer | $94,349 | Min: $87K Max: $121K |
Full Stack Developer | $94,361 | Min: $85K Max: $119K |
Back End Developer | $95,176 | Min: $87K Max: $104K |
Java Developer | $95,216 | Min: $87K Max: $116K |
SQL Developer | $96,485 | Min: $89K Max: $119K |
Blockchain Developer | $96,708 | Min: $90K Max: $122K |
QA Engineer | $98,305 | Min: $40K Max: $210K |
Power BI Developer | $100,015 | Min: $95K Max: $107K |
Software Test Engineer | $100,525 | Min: $55K Max: $175K |
Robotics Engineer | $100,526 | Min: $89K Max: $138K |
AWS Developer | $101,157 | Min: $92K Max: $132K |
Javascript Developer | $102,449 | Min: $84K Max: $119K |
Python Developer | $102,598 | Min: $95K Max: $117K |
Database Developer | $102,840 | Min: $90K Max: $150K |
Aerospace Engineer | $103,572 | Min: $94K Max: $120K |
AI Engineer | $106,407 | Min: $80K Max: $145K |
Front End Developer | $109,055 | Min: $37K Max: $330K |
Cloud Engineer | $109,862 | Min: $102K Max: $141K |
Cloud Security Engineer | $110,768 | Min: $95K Max: $144K |
Cybersecurity Engineer | $111,195 | Min: $100K Max: $127K |
Automation Engineer | $111,281 | Min: $10K Max: $240K |
Android Developer | $111,497 | Min: $60K Max: $310K |
Salesforce Developer | $113,227 | Min: $55K Max: $221K |
Game Developer | $116,715 | Min: $65K Max: $214K |
iOS Developer | $118,367 | Min: $52K Max: $391K |
Senior Systems Engineer | $120,524 | Min: $110K Max: $160K |
Business Intelligence Developer | $122,000 | Min: $122K Max: $122K |
Systems Engineer | $123,317 | Min: $65K Max: $221K |
Data Engineer | $124,138 | Min: $50K Max: $275K |
Sales Engineer | $125,498 | Min: $55K Max: $305K |
Senior Software Developer | $126,640 | Min: $112K Max: $150K |
Software Developer | $126,689 | Min: $88K Max: $246K |
Security Engineer | $126,836 | Min: $61K Max: $280K |
Site Reliability Engineer | $129,405 | Min: $70K Max: $300K |
Quant Developer | $130,909 | Min: $127K Max: $142K |
Database Administrator | $131,093 | Min: $69K Max: $260K |
QA Manager | $131,198 | Min: $78K Max: $260K |
DevOps Engineer | $132,824 | Min: $50K Max: $325K |
Hardware Engineer | $135,442 | Min: $64K Max: $253K |
Senior Data Engineer | $136,569 | Min: $90K Max: $254K |
Software Engineer | $140,052 | Min: $60K Max: $325K |
Data Architect | $145,235 | Min: $70K Max: $279K |
Senior Software Engineer | $150,688 | Min: $70K Max: $366K |
Lead Software Engineer | $152,541 | Min: $44K Max: $450K |
Machine Learning Engineer | $152,812 | Min: $87K Max: $278K |
Data Engineering Manager | $162,386 | Min: $110K Max: $279K |
Engineering Manager | $168,005 | Min: $77K Max: $531K |
Principal Software Engineer | $168,664 | Min: $86K Max: $375K |
Director of Software Engineering | $191,912 | Min: $111K Max: $420K |
Vice President of Engineering | $221,724 | Min: $144K Max: $500K |
CTO (Chief Technology Officer) | $222,266 | Min: $80K Max: $575K |
CIO (Chief Information Officer) | $226,216 | Min: $96K Max: $400K |
FAQ
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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?
A.
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.
Q:
How much does a game developer make?
A.
The salary range for a game developer is $65K-$214K. The average salary for a Game Developer in US is $116,715.
Career Info
Game Developer jobs in US

GDK (Game Development Kits) Software Architect
+29
Job Posting TitleGDK (Game Development Kits) Software ArchitectSummaryCompany SummaryWe're pioneers in our field and relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Aristocrat is an ideas company at heart, which means innovation is embedded into every aspect of our business. Whether we're designing sleek new cabinets, premium game content or award-winning systems, we apply fresh thinking and creativity to deliver the world's greatest gaming experience

GDK (Game Development Kits) Software Architect
+29
Job Posting TitleGDK (Game Development Kits) Software ArchitectSummaryCompany SummaryWe're pioneers in our field and relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Aristocrat is an ideas company at heart, which means innovation is embedded into every aspect of our business. Whether we're designing sleek new cabinets, premium game content or award-winning systems, we apply fresh thinking and creativity to deliver the world's greatest gaming experience

GDK (Game Development Kits) Software Architect
+29
Job Posting TitleGDK (Game Development Kits) Software ArchitectSummaryCompany SummaryWe're pioneers in our field and relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Aristocrat is an ideas company at heart, which means innovation is embedded into every aspect of our business. Whether we're designing sleek new cabinets, premium game content or award-winning systems, we apply fresh thinking and creativity to deliver the world's greatest gaming experience

Gaming Engineer
+20
Aptos is a people-first blockchain on a mission to help billions of people achieve universal and fair access to decentralized assets in a safe and scalable way.
Founded by some of the original creators and maintainers that researched, designed, and built the Diem blockchain to serve this purpose, we have dedicated several years toward this mission. We believe the open-source Diem technology we have developed is an important foundation of a safe

Senior Build Software Engineer - Game Engine
+43
Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.
At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We
Skills that affect Game Developer salaries in US
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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.
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