How Much Does A Game Developer Make ?
Highest Paying State
CaliforniaAverage Salary for Game Developer
Game Developer in America make an average salary of $114,364 per year or $54.98 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $162,760 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $60,000 per year.
Most Common Game Developer Benefits
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Paid Sick Time
Paid Vacation
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Highest Paying States
California
$132,390 YearlyGame Developer Average Salary by State
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| 1 | California | $132,390 | $63.65 |
Game Developer Salary Details
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What is Game Developer Salary
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $162,760 | $13,563 | $78.00 |
| 75th Percentile | $152,000 | $12,667 | $73.00 |
| Average | $114,364 | $9,530 | $55.00 |
| 25th Percentile | $85,500 | $7,125 | $41.00 |
| 10th Percentile | $60,000 | $5,000 | $29.00 |
Junior Level
Yearly Salary
$103,701Hourly Salary
$49.86Middle Level
Yearly Salary
$134,170Hourly Salary
$64.50Game Developer Pay Trends
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Average Game Developer Salary Over Time
Game Developer Salary by Year
| Year | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | %Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $119,976 | $58.00 | 1.99% |
| 2023 | $117,640 | $57.00 | 8.31% |
| 2022 | $108,615 | $52.00 | 5.5% |
| 2021 | $102,953 | $50.00 | 0% |
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