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

Aristocrat
Las Vegas, NV
2 weeks ago
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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
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Business Development Manager, Gaming

Ava Labs
Remote
5 days ago
$127,000 - $150,850
Annually
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Applicant Privacy Notice Looking to join a world-class blockchain development team? Ava Labs makes it simple to deploy high-performance solutions for Web3, led by innovations on Avalanche. The company was founded by Cornell computer scientists, who partnered with Wall Street veterans and early Web3 leaders to execute a promising vision for redefining the way people build permissionless networks. Ava Labs is redefining the way people create value
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Senior Core Engineer, Game Development

2K
San Francisco, CA
1 week ago
$130,000 - $190,000
Annually
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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
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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 TitleAverage SalarySalary 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#
0% have this skill
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C++
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Javascript
0% have this skill
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Python
0% have this skill
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Data Modeling
0% have this skill

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

Q.

What does a game developer do?

A.
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.
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