What are the main factors that influence a Games Designer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Games Designer's salary?

A Games Designer's salary grows with experience: a Games Designer (2-4 years)earns $111,493, a Mobile Applications Developer, Sr. (4-7 years)earns $135,345, a Mobile Applications Development Manager (7+ years)earns $164,711,

What are the highest paying states for a Games Designer?

Games Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Games Designer roles are District of Columbia $121,210, California $120,750, Massachusetts $119,141. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Games Designer roles make?

Salaries for Games Designer level roles vary by specialization: Games Developer: $120,970; Games Producer: $98,646; Games Manager: $73,633; Games Artist: $59,626; Table Games Floor Supervisor: $56,922.

Games Designer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Games Designer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Games Designer in Rhode Island is $113,503 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

However, a Games Designer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $131,936
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $103,615 to $123,151
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,612

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Games Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,151	$10,263	$2,368	$59
Average	$113,503	$9,459	$2,183	$55
25th Percentile	$103,615	$8,635	$1,993	$50

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Key Factors That Influence Games Designer Salaries

A Games Designer'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 Do Games Designer 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 Games Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $121,210.
California: $120,750.
Massachusetts: $119,141.

District of Columbia $121,210 California $120,750 Massachusetts $119,141 Washington $118,703 New Jersey $118,659 Alaska $118,506 Connecticut $116,995 New York $116,382

Hawaii $114,422 Rhode Island $113,503 Maryland $112,879 Minnesota $112,025 Colorado $111,696 Illinois $111,587 Oregon $111,171 Delaware $110,864

New Hampshire $110,672 Virginia $110,240 Pennsylvania $108,981 Nevada $108,346 North Dakota $108,138 Michigan $107,810 Wisconsin $107,690 Vermont $107,449

Texas $106,781 Maine $106,737 Arizona $106,671 Ohio $106,595 Georgia $105,588 Indiana $105,084 Wyoming $104,986 Utah $104,832

Iowa $104,767 Kansas $104,241 Louisiana $104,088 North Carolina $104,033 Missouri $104,011 Florida $103,584 Montana $103,354 Nebraska $103,135

Kentucky $103,015 South Carolina $102,577 Tennessee $102,303 Idaho $102,194 New Mexico $101,395 Oklahoma $101,220 Alabama $100,574 South Dakota $99,490

Arkansas $98,899 West Virginia $98,581 Mississippi $97,629

Top Paying Cities for Games Designers

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: $115,364
Albion: $113,448
Ashaway: $115,802

Adamsville, RI $115,364 Albion, RI $113,448 Ashaway, RI $115,802 Barrington, RI $113,448 Block Island, RI $115,199 Bradford, RI $115,725 Bristol, RI $113,338 Carolina, RI $114,783

Charlestown, RI $114,904 Chepachet, RI $113,229 Clayville, RI $113,338 Coventry, RI $113,229 West Greenwich, RI $113,152 East Greenwich, RI $113,306 Exeter, RI $115,725 Fiskeville, RI $113,448

Forestdale, RI $113,338 Foster, RI $113,152 Glendale, RI $113,152 Greene, RI $114,422 Greenville, RI $113,448 Harmony, RI $113,415 Harrisville, RI $113,229 Hope, RI $113,448

Hope Valley, RI $115,802 Hopkinton, RI $115,834 Jamestown, RI $114,674 Kenyon, RI $115,692 Little Compton, RI $115,320 Manville, RI $113,448 Mapleville, RI $113,152 Newport, RI $114,696

Middletown, RI $115,178 North Kingstown, RI $113,119 North Scituate, RI $113,415 Oakland, RI $113,262 Pascoag, RI $113,196 Pawtucket, RI $113,448 Central Falls, RI $113,448 Cumberland, RI $113,448

Lincoln, RI $113,448 Portsmouth, RI $114,236 Prudence Island, RI $113,229 Rockville, RI $115,834 Saunderstown, RI $114,740 Shannock, RI $115,659 Slatersville, RI $113,338 Slocum, RI $114,740

Tiverton, RI $115,397 Wakefield, RI $114,619 Kingston, RI $114,641 Narragansett, RI $114,663 Peace Dale, RI $114,619 Warren, RI $113,415 Warwick, RI $113,448 Westerly, RI $115,867

West Kingston, RI $114,707 West Warwick, RI $113,448 Wood River Junction, RI $115,725 Woonsocket, RI $113,338 North Smithfield, RI $113,415 Wyoming, RI $115,692 Providence, RI $113,448 Cranston, RI $113,448

North Providence, RI $113,448 East Providence, RI $113,448 Riverside, RI $113,448 Rumford, RI $113,448 Smithfield, RI $113,448 Johnston, RI $113,448

Games Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Games Designer'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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$103,615

Average $113,503/year

$123,151

$8,635

Average $9,459/month

$10,263

$1,993

Average $2,183/week

$2,368

$50

Average $55/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,151	$10,263	$2,368	$59
Average	$113,503	$9,459	$2,183	$55
25th Percentile	$103,615	$8,635	$1,993	$50

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