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 $64,751 for beginners, reaching about $66,559 at mid-level, and approach $69,271 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 Hawaii

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Game Developer in Hawaii is $65,256 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,899
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,989 to $75,014
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,373

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Entry Level Game Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,014	$6,251	$1,443	$36
Average	$65,256	$5,438	$1,255	$31
25th Percentile	$57,989	$4,832	$1,115	$28

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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): $64,751
Early Career (1-2 years): $65,054
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,559
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $68,952
Expert (over 8 years): $69,271

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Game Developer	$64,751
Intermediate Level Entry Level Game Developer	$65,054
Senior Level Entry Level Game Developer	$66,559
Specialist Level Entry Level Game Developer	$68,952
Expert Level Entry Level Game Developer	$69,271

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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:

Aiea: $64,925
Anahola: $64,488
Captain Cook: $64,488

Aiea, HI $64,925 Anahola, HI $64,488 Captain Cook, HI $64,488 Eleele, HI $64,488 Ewa Beach, HI $64,925 Kapolei, HI $64,782 Haiku, HI $64,488 Hakalau, HI $64,488

Haleiwa, HI $64,488 Hana, HI $64,488 Hanalei, HI $64,488 Hanamaulu, HI $64,488 Hanapepe, HI $64,488 Hauula, HI $64,632 Hawaii National Park, HI $64,488 Hawi, HI $64,488

Hilo, HI $64,488 Princeville, HI $64,488 Holualoa, HI $64,488 Honaunau, HI $64,488 Honokaa, HI $64,488 Honomu, HI $64,488 Hoolehua, HI $64,488 Kaaawa, HI $64,750

Kahuku, HI $64,488 Kahului, HI $64,488 Kailua, HI $64,925 Ocean View, HI $64,488 Waikoloa, HI $64,488 Keauhou, HI $64,488 Kailua Kona, HI $64,488 Kalaheo, HI $64,488

Kalaupapa, HI $64,488 Kamuela, HI $64,488 Kaneohe, HI $64,925 Kapaa, HI $64,488 Kaumakani, HI $64,488 Kaunakakai, HI $64,488 Keaau, HI $64,488 Kealakekua, HI $64,488

Kealia, HI $64,488 Kekaha, HI $64,488 Kihei, HI $64,488 Kilauea, HI $64,488 Kapaau, HI $64,488 Koloa, HI $64,488 Kualapuu, HI $64,488 Kunia, HI $64,719

Kurtistown, HI $64,488 Lahaina, HI $64,488 Laie, HI $64,544 Lanai City, HI $64,488 Laupahoehoe, HI $64,488 Lawai, HI $64,488 Lihue, HI $64,488 Makawao, HI $64,488

Makaweli, HI $64,488 Maunaloa, HI $64,488 Mountain View, HI $64,488 Naalehu, HI $64,488 Ninole, HI $64,488 Ookala, HI $64,488 Paauilo, HI $64,488 Pahala, HI $64,488

Pahoa, HI $64,488 Paia, HI $64,488 Papaaloa, HI $64,488 Papaikou, HI $64,488 Pearl City, HI $64,925 Pepeekeo, HI $64,488 Puunene, HI $64,488 Volcano, HI $64,488

Wahiawa, HI $64,719 Pukalani, HI $64,488 Mililani, HI $64,807 Kula, HI $64,488 Waialua, HI $64,488 Waianae, HI $64,544 Wailuku, HI $64,488 Waimanalo, HI $64,925

Waimea, HI $64,488 Waipahu, HI $64,894 Honolulu, HI $64,925 J B P H H, HI $64,925 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $64,750 Schofield Barracks, HI $64,694 Fort Shafter, HI $64,925 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $64,925

Camp H M Smith, HI $64,925 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $64,894 Wake Island, HI $64,925

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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$57,989

Average $65,256/year

$75,014

$4,832

Average $5,438/month

$6,251

$1,115

Average $1,255/week

$1,443

$28

Average $31/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,014	$6,251	$1,443	$36
Average	$65,256	$5,438	$1,255	$31
25th Percentile	$57,989	$4,832	$1,115	$28

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