What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level 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 An Entry Level Game Developer's salary?

An Entry Level Game Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $62,738 for beginners, reaching about $64,489 at mid-level, and approach $67,117 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Game Developer?

Entry Level Game Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Game Developer roles are District of Columbia $69,127, California $68,865, Massachusetts $67,947. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Game Developer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Game Developer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Mainframe Developer: $124,776; Entry Level Python Developer: $115,225; Entry Level Sql Developer: $103,892; Entry Level Software Developer: $98,149; Entry Level Application Developer: $74,971.

Entry Level Game Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Game Developer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Game Developer in Delaware is $63,227 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,290
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,186 to $72,682
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,775

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Entry Level Game Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,682	$6,057	$1,398	$35
Average	$63,227	$5,269	$1,216	$30
25th Percentile	$56,186	$4,682	$1,080	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Game Developer Salaries

An Entry Level 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 Entry Level Game Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level 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): $62,738
Early Career (1-2 years): $63,031
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,489
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,808
Expert (over 8 years): $67,117

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Game Developer	$62,738
Intermediate Level Entry Level Game Developer	$63,031
Senior Level Entry Level Game Developer	$64,489
Specialist Level Entry Level Game Developer	$66,808
Expert Level Entry Level Game Developer	$67,117

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How Do Entry Level 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 Entry Level Game Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,127.
California: $68,865.
Massachusetts: $67,947.

District of Columbia $69,127 California $68,865 Massachusetts $67,947 Washington $67,697 New Jersey $67,672 Alaska $67,585 Connecticut $66,723 New York $66,374

Hawaii $65,256 Rhode Island $64,732 Maryland $64,376 Minnesota $63,889 Colorado $63,702 Illinois $63,639 Oregon $63,402 Delaware $63,227

New Hampshire $63,117 Virginia $62,871 Pennsylvania $62,153 Nevada $61,791 North Dakota $61,672 Michigan $61,485 Wisconsin $61,416 Vermont $61,279

Texas $60,898 Maine $60,873 Arizona $60,836 Ohio $60,792 Georgia $60,218 Indiana $59,930 Wyoming $59,874 Utah $59,787

Iowa $59,749 Kansas $59,450 Louisiana $59,362 North Carolina $59,331 Missouri $59,319 Florida $59,075 Montana $58,944 Nebraska $58,819

Kentucky $58,750 South Carolina $58,501 Tennessee $58,345 Idaho $58,282 New Mexico $57,826 Oklahoma $57,727 Alabama $57,358 South Dakota $56,740

Arkansas $56,403 West Virginia $56,222 Mississippi $55,679

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level 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:

Lincoln: $65,437
Little Creek: $64,832
Magnolia: $65,100

Lincoln, DE $65,437 Little Creek, DE $64,832 Magnolia, DE $65,100 Milford, DE $65,437 Marydel, DE $64,588 Millsboro, DE $65,437 Millville, DE $65,874 Milton, DE $65,437

Nassau, DE $65,437 Ocean View, DE $65,874 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,874 Seaford, DE $64,750 Selbyville, DE $65,874 Smyrna, DE $64,513 Viola, DE $65,100 Woodside, DE $64,913

Bear, DE $64,039 Newark, DE $64,064 Claymont, DE $64,114 Delaware City, DE $64,064 Hockessin, DE $64,114 Kirkwood, DE $64,064 Middletown, DE $64,382 Montchanin, DE $64,114

New Castle, DE $64,114 Odessa, DE $64,469 Port Penn, DE $63,889 Rockland, DE $64,114 Saint Georges, DE $64,064 Townsend, DE $64,376 Winterthur, DE $64,114 Lewes, DE $65,437

Wilmington, DE $64,114 Dover, DE $64,800 Dover Afb, DE $64,950 Bethany Beach, DE $65,874 Bethel, DE $64,750 Bridgeville, DE $65,437 Camden Wyoming, DE $64,869 Cheswold, DE $64,651

Clayton, DE $64,488 Dagsboro, DE $65,874 Delmar, DE $64,750 Ellendale, DE $65,437 Felton, DE $65,437 Fenwick Island, DE $65,874 Frankford, DE $65,874 Frederica, DE $65,437

Georgetown, DE $65,437 Greenwood, DE $65,437 Harbeson, DE $65,437 Harrington, DE $65,437 Hartly, DE $64,457 Houston, DE $65,437 Kenton, DE $64,488 Laurel, DE $64,750

Yorklyn, DE $64,114

Entry Level Game Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level 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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$56,186

Average $63,227/year

$72,682

$4,682

Average $5,269/month

$6,057

$1,080

Average $1,216/week

$1,398

$27

Average $30/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,682	$6,057	$1,398	$35
Average	$63,227	$5,269	$1,216	$30
25th Percentile	$56,186	$4,682	$1,080	$27

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