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How Much Does a Game Engine Programmer Make in Kentucky?

Updated March 26, 2024

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$61,681/yr

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Low $55,730

Average $61,681

High $67,788

The average salary for Game Engine Programmer is $61,681 per year in Kentucky.

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Company	average base salary in (usd)	range
PlayStation Global Senior Engine Programmer	$131,764/yr	$117,882 $145,646 RANGE: $117,882 - $145,646
mini-MAX Information Systems Programmer	$103,528/yr	$90,227 $116,830 RANGE: $90,227 - $116,830
City of Glasgow Diesel Engine Mechanic	$52,947/yr	$45,805 $60,090 RANGE: $45,805 - $60,090
Owens OnLine LLC Search Engine Optimization Specialist	$85,400/yr	$74,746 $96,053 RANGE: $74,746 - $96,053
SRC of Lexington Engine Assembly - SRC of Lexington	$49,744/yr	$42,046 $57,441 RANGE: $42,046 - $57,441
Breakout Operations LLC Game Master	$119,575/yr	$101,150 $137,999 RANGE: $101,150 - $137,999
Activate Games Game Facilitator	$31,666/yr	$27,980 $35,351 RANGE: $27,980 - $35,351
Malibu Jack's Game Tech	$122,348/yr	$107,009 $137,686 RANGE: $107,009 - $137,686

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$45,805 - $60,090

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Top 10 Highest Paying Cities For Game Engine Programmer Jobs in Kentucky

It is important to understand how location impacts your career prospects in the United States. There are some cities where a Game Engine Programmer can find a job easily with a greater salary paid then achieve a higher standard of living. Below is the top cities list for Game Engine Programmer job salaries in Kentucky. Some cities can pay higher salaries for Game Engine Programmer jobs, which can indicate that there is a large demand for Game Engine Programmer positions in this city.

The following table shows top 10 cities where the Game Engine Programmer salary is higher than other cities in Kentucky. Covington takes first place in this list, followed by Louisville, Owensboro. The Game Engine Programmer salary is $64,106 in Covington, which is lower than the national average. There is 0 city's Game Engine Programmer salary higher than national average in Kentucky.

The average salary for a Game Engine Programmer in Kentucky is $61,681, but we found that the city with the highest salary for Game Engine Programmer jobs is Covington, KY, and it is higher than Louisville. Game Engine Programmer jobs in Covington can have the opportunity to earn higher salaries than in other cities in Kentucky.

CITY	ANNUAL SALARY	MONTHLY PAY	WEEKLY PAY	HOURLY WAGE
Covington	$64,106	$5,342	$1,233	$31
Louisville	$62,664	$5,222	$1,205	$30
Owensboro	$61,746	$5,146	$1,187	$30
Lexington	$60,960	$5,080	$1,172	$29
Richmond	$60,370	$5,031	$1,161	$29
Frankfort	$59,911	$4,993	$1,152	$29
Bowling Green	$59,518	$4,960	$1,145	$29
Hopkinsville	$58,993	$4,916	$1,134	$28

What Does a Game Engine Programmer Do?

Although the differences among the different game engines blur as they are built upon during the game creation process, different game developers may either be too used to a system to change, or attracted by the huge benefits of such engines regardless of pay-walls.

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Or a graphics editor, tools programmers create tools with specific functions tailored to a specific game which are not available in commercial products.

Updated December 22, 2021

This is usually not a separate discipline, as what this programmer does usually differs from game to game, and they will inevitably be involved with more specialized areas of the game's development such as graphics or sound.

Updated December 21, 2021

With these games, one or two programmers may dedicate all their time to building and refining the game's sound engine, and sound programmers may be trained or have a formal background in.

Updated December 20, 2021

Also most people are not full engine programmers, they are specialists in physics, rendering, UI, AI etc.

Updated December 18, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions About a Game Engine Programmer Salaries

What is the average of a Game Engine Programmer in Kentucky?

The Game Engine Programmer salary range is from $55,730 to $67,788, and the average Game Engine Programmer salary is $61,681/year in Kentucky. The Game Engine Programmer's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Game Engine Programmer salary in the United States?

The Game Engine Programmer salary in San Jose, CA is $82,263 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Game Engine Programmer's salary?

Besides the location, employees' education degree, related skills, and work experience also will influence the salary. Try to improve your skills and experience to get a higher salary for the position of Game Engine Programmer.

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