What are the main factors that influence a Junior Game Developer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Junior Game Developer's salary?

A Junior Game Developer's salary grows with experience: a Junior Game Developer (0-2 years)earns $75,419, a Field Service Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $92,557, a Field Service Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $108,367, a Field Service Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $128,203, a Field Service Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $148,948,

What are the highest paying states for a Junior Game Developer?

Junior Game Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Junior Game Developer roles are District of Columbia $78,967, California $78,668, Massachusetts $77,619. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Junior Game Developer roles make?

Salaries for Junior Game Developer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Game Developer: $114,339; Remedy Game Developer: $111,064; Mobile Game Developer: $107,894; Lead Game Developer: $107,812; Unity Game Developer: $94,794.

Junior Game Developer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Junior Game Developer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Game Developer in Rhode Island is $73,946 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a Junior Game Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,033
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,875 to $81,843
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,438

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Junior Game Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,843	$6,820	$1,574	$39
Average	$73,946	$6,162	$1,422	$36
25th Percentile	$66,875	$5,573	$1,286	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Junior Game Developer Salaries

A Junior Game Developer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Junior Game Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior Game Developer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $75,419
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,557
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,367
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,203
Expert (over 8 years): $148,948

Levels	Salary
Junior Ga... Level Junior Game Developer	$75,419
Field Ser... Level Junior Game Developer	$92,557
Field Ser... Level Junior Game Developer	$108,367
Field Ser... Level Junior Game Developer	$128,203
Field Ser... Level Junior Game Developer	$148,948

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How Do Junior Game Developer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Junior Game Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $78,967.
California: $78,668.
Massachusetts: $77,619.

District of Columbia $78,967 California $78,668 Massachusetts $77,619 Washington $77,334 New Jersey $77,305 Alaska $77,206 Connecticut $76,221 New York $75,822

Hawaii $74,545 Rhode Island $73,946 Maryland $73,540 Minnesota $72,983 Colorado $72,769 Illinois $72,698 Oregon $72,427 Delaware $72,227

New Hampshire $72,102 Virginia $71,821 Pennsylvania $71,001 Nevada $70,587 North Dakota $70,451 Michigan $70,238 Wisconsin $70,159 Vermont $70,002

Texas $69,567 Maine $69,539 Arizona $69,496 Ohio $69,446 Georgia $68,790 Indiana $68,462 Wyoming $68,397 Utah $68,298

Iowa $68,255 Kansas $67,912 Louisiana $67,813 North Carolina $67,777 Missouri $67,763 Florida $67,484 Montana $67,335 Nebraska $67,192

Kentucky $67,114 South Carolina $66,828 Tennessee $66,650 Idaho $66,579 New Mexico $66,058 Oklahoma $65,944 Alabama $65,523 South Dakota $64,817

Arkansas $64,432 West Virginia $64,225 Mississippi $63,605

Top Paying Cities for Junior Game Developers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $75,159
Albion: $73,911
Ashaway: $75,444

Adamsville, RI $75,159 Albion, RI $73,911 Ashaway, RI $75,444 Barrington, RI $73,911 Block Island, RI $75,052 Bradford, RI $75,394 Bristol, RI $73,839 Carolina, RI $74,781

Charlestown, RI $74,859 Chepachet, RI $73,768 Clayville, RI $73,839 Coventry, RI $73,768 West Greenwich, RI $73,718 East Greenwich, RI $73,818 Exeter, RI $75,394 Fiskeville, RI $73,911

Forestdale, RI $73,839 Foster, RI $73,718 Glendale, RI $73,718 Greene, RI $74,545 Greenville, RI $73,911 Harmony, RI $73,889 Harrisville, RI $73,768 Hope, RI $73,911

Hope Valley, RI $75,444 Hopkinton, RI $75,465 Jamestown, RI $74,709 Kenyon, RI $75,373 Little Compton, RI $75,130 Manville, RI $73,911 Mapleville, RI $73,718 Newport, RI $74,724

Middletown, RI $75,037 North Kingstown, RI $73,697 North Scituate, RI $73,889 Oakland, RI $73,789 Pascoag, RI $73,747 Pawtucket, RI $73,911 Central Falls, RI $73,911 Cumberland, RI $73,911

Lincoln, RI $73,911 Portsmouth, RI $74,424 Prudence Island, RI $73,768 Rockville, RI $75,465 Saunderstown, RI $74,752 Shannock, RI $75,351 Slatersville, RI $73,839 Slocum, RI $74,752

Tiverton, RI $75,180 Wakefield, RI $74,674 Kingston, RI $74,688 Narragansett, RI $74,702 Peace Dale, RI $74,674 Warren, RI $73,889 Warwick, RI $73,911 Westerly, RI $75,487

West Kingston, RI $74,731 West Warwick, RI $73,911 Wood River Junction, RI $75,394 Woonsocket, RI $73,839 North Smithfield, RI $73,889 Wyoming, RI $75,373 Providence, RI $73,911 Cranston, RI $73,911

North Providence, RI $73,911 East Providence, RI $73,911 Riverside, RI $73,911 Rumford, RI $73,911 Smithfield, RI $73,911 Johnston, RI $73,911

Junior Game Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior Game Developer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$66,875

Average $73,946/year

$81,843

$5,573

Average $6,162/month

$6,820

$1,286

Average $1,422/week

$1,574

$32

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,843	$6,820	$1,574	$39
Average	$73,946	$6,162	$1,422	$36
25th Percentile	$66,875	$5,573	$1,286	$32

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