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

A Game Level Designer's salary grows with experience: a Game Level Designer (0-3 years)earns $45,591, a Games Manager (3-5 years)earns $74,173, a Games Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $107,337,

What are the highest paying states for a Game Level Designer?

Game Level Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Game Level Designer roles are District of Columbia $48,294, California $48,110, Massachusetts $47,469. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Game Level Designer roles make?

Salaries for Game Level Designer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Game Designer: $138,212; Game Economy Designer: $92,343; Technical Game Designer: $84,152; Senior Game Designer: $81,369; Freelance Game Designer: $80,718.

Game Level Designer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Game Level Designer make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Game Level Designer in Rhode Island is $45,223 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,244
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,923 to $51,515
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,097

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,515	$4,293	$991	$25
Average	$45,223	$3,769	$870	$22
25th Percentile	$39,923	$3,327	$768	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Game Level Designer Salaries

A Game Level 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 Game Level 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 Game Level Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $48,294.
California: $48,110.
Massachusetts: $47,469.

District of Columbia $48,294 California $48,110 Massachusetts $47,469 Washington $47,295 New Jersey $47,277 Alaska $47,216 Connecticut $46,614 New York $46,370

Hawaii $45,589 Rhode Island $45,223 Maryland $44,974 Minnesota $44,634 Colorado $44,503 Illinois $44,460 Oregon $44,294 Delaware $44,172

New Hampshire $44,095 Virginia $43,923 Pennsylvania $43,421 Nevada $43,168 North Dakota $43,086 Michigan $42,955 Wisconsin $42,907 Vermont $42,811

Texas $42,545 Maine $42,527 Arizona $42,501 Ohio $42,471 Georgia $42,069 Indiana $41,869 Wyoming $41,829 Utah $41,768

Iowa $41,742 Kansas $41,533 Louisiana $41,472 North Carolina $41,450 Missouri $41,441 Florida $41,271 Montana $41,179 Nebraska $41,092

Kentucky $41,044 South Carolina $40,870 Tennessee $40,761 Idaho $40,717 New Mexico $40,399 Oklahoma $40,329 Alabama $40,072 South Dakota $39,640

Arkansas $39,404 West Virginia $39,278 Mississippi $38,898

Top Paying Cities for Game Level 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: $45,788
Albion: $45,401
Ashaway: $45,701

Adamsville, RI $45,788 Albion, RI $45,401 Ashaway, RI $45,701 Barrington, RI $45,282 Block Island, RI $45,534 Bradford, RI $45,674 Bristol, RI $45,456 Carolina, RI $45,598

Charlestown, RI $45,615 Chepachet, RI $45,524 Clayville, RI $45,397 Coventry, RI $45,399 West Greenwich, RI $45,525 East Greenwich, RI $45,369 Exeter, RI $45,512 Fiskeville, RI $45,281

Forestdale, RI $45,630 Foster, RI $45,500 Glendale, RI $45,633 Greene, RI $45,560 Greenville, RI $45,298 Harmony, RI $45,357 Harrisville, RI $45,614 Hope, RI $45,309

Hope Valley, RI $45,661 Hopkinton, RI $45,721 Jamestown, RI $45,569 Kenyon, RI $45,593 Little Compton, RI $45,781 Manville, RI $45,461 Mapleville, RI $45,533 Newport, RI $45,615

Middletown, RI $45,635 North Kingstown, RI $45,447 North Scituate, RI $45,357 Oakland, RI $45,582 Pascoag, RI $45,644 Pawtucket, RI $45,214 Central Falls, RI $45,234 Cumberland, RI $45,491

Lincoln, RI $45,280 Portsmouth, RI $45,610 Prudence Island, RI $45,516 Rockville, RI $45,714 Saunderstown, RI $45,541 Shannock, RI $45,595 Slatersville, RI $45,630 Slocum, RI $45,540

Tiverton, RI $45,748 Wakefield, RI $45,580 Kingston, RI $45,563 Narragansett, RI $45,593 Peace Dale, RI $45,574 Warren, RI $45,399 Warwick, RI $45,272 Westerly, RI $45,712

West Kingston, RI $45,577 West Warwick, RI $45,328 Wood River Junction, RI $45,642 Woonsocket, RI $45,632 North Smithfield, RI $45,529 Wyoming, RI $45,595 Providence, RI $45,201 Cranston, RI $45,207

North Providence, RI $45,212 East Providence, RI $45,204 Riverside, RI $45,218 Rumford, RI $45,212 Smithfield, RI $45,304 Johnston, RI $45,228

Game Level Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Game Level 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 June 01, 2026

$39,923

Average $45,223/year

$51,515

$3,327

Average $3,769/month

$4,293

$768

Average $870/week

$991

$19

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,515	$4,293	$991	$25
Average	$45,223	$3,769	$870	$22
25th Percentile	$39,923	$3,327	$768	$19

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