What are the main factors that influence a Game Software Engineer'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 Software Engineer's salary?

A Game Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $112,589 for beginners, reaching about $114,525 at mid-level, and approach $118,613 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Game Software Engineer?

Game Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Game Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $127,165, California $126,683, Massachusetts $124,995. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Game Software Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Game Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Software Engineer V: $171,165; Software Engineer IV: $148,915; Software Engineer III: $128,703; Embedded Software Engineer III: $115,987; Game Software Developer: $109,552.

Game Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Game Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Game Software Engineer in Delaware is $116,312 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,978
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,591 to $126,082
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,831

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Game Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,082	$10,507	$2,425	$61
Average	$116,312	$9,693	$2,237	$56
25th Percentile	$105,591	$8,799	$2,031	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Game Software Engineer Salaries

A Game Software Engineer'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 Game Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Game Software Engineer'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): $112,589
Early Career (1-2 years): $113,334
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,525
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,014
Expert (over 8 years): $118,613

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Game Software Engineer	$112,589
Intermediate Level Game Software Engineer	$113,334
Senior Level Game Software Engineer	$114,525
Specialist Level Game Software Engineer	$116,014
Expert Level Game Software Engineer	$118,613

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How Do Game Software Engineer 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 Software Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $127,165.
California: $126,683.
Massachusetts: $124,995.

District of Columbia $127,165 California $126,683 Massachusetts $124,995 Washington $124,535 New Jersey $124,489 Alaska $124,328 Connecticut $122,743 New York $122,100

Hawaii $120,044 Rhode Island $119,080 Maryland $118,425 Minnesota $117,529 Colorado $117,185 Illinois $117,070 Oregon $116,633 Delaware $116,312

New Hampshire $116,109 Virginia $115,657 Pennsylvania $114,336 Nevada $113,670 North Dakota $113,452 Michigan $113,107 Wisconsin $112,981 Vermont $112,728

Texas $112,028 Maine $111,982 Arizona $111,913 Ohio $111,832 Georgia $110,776 Indiana $110,247 Wyoming $110,144 Utah $109,983

Iowa $109,914 Kansas $109,363 Louisiana $109,202 North Carolina $109,145 Missouri $109,122 Florida $108,674 Montana $108,433 Nebraska $108,203

Kentucky $108,077 South Carolina $107,617 Tennessee $107,330 Idaho $107,215 New Mexico $106,377 Oklahoma $106,193 Alabama $105,515 South Dakota $104,378

Arkansas $103,758 West Virginia $103,425 Mississippi $102,426

Top Paying Cities for Game Software Engineers

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: $120,377
Little Creek: $119,263
Magnolia: $119,757

Lincoln, DE $120,377 Little Creek, DE $119,263 Magnolia, DE $119,757 Milford, DE $120,377 Marydel, DE $118,815 Millsboro, DE $120,377 Millville, DE $121,181 Milton, DE $120,377

Nassau, DE $120,377 Ocean View, DE $121,181 Rehoboth Beach, DE $121,181 Seaford, DE $119,114 Selbyville, DE $121,181 Smyrna, DE $118,678 Viola, DE $119,757 Woodside, DE $119,413

Bear, DE $117,805 Newark, DE $117,851 Claymont, DE $117,943 Delaware City, DE $117,851 Hockessin, DE $117,943 Kirkwood, DE $117,851 Middletown, DE $118,436 Montchanin, DE $117,943

New Castle, DE $117,943 Odessa, DE $118,597 Port Penn, DE $117,529 Rockland, DE $117,943 Saint Georges, DE $117,851 Townsend, DE $118,425 Winterthur, DE $117,943 Lewes, DE $120,377

Wilmington, DE $117,943 Dover, DE $119,206 Dover Afb, DE $119,482 Bethany Beach, DE $121,181 Bethel, DE $119,114 Bridgeville, DE $120,377 Camden Wyoming, DE $119,332 Cheswold, DE $118,930

Clayton, DE $118,632 Dagsboro, DE $121,181 Delmar, DE $119,114 Ellendale, DE $120,377 Felton, DE $120,377 Fenwick Island, DE $121,181 Frankford, DE $121,181 Frederica, DE $120,377

Georgetown, DE $120,377 Greenwood, DE $120,377 Harbeson, DE $120,377 Harrington, DE $120,377 Hartly, DE $118,574 Houston, DE $120,377 Kenton, DE $118,632 Laurel, DE $119,114

Yorklyn, DE $117,943

Game Software Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Game Software Engineer'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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$105,591

Average $116,312/year

$126,082

$8,799

Average $9,693/month

$10,507

$2,031

Average $2,237/week

$2,425

$51

Average $56/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,082	$10,507	$2,425	$61
Average	$116,312	$9,693	$2,237	$56
25th Percentile	$105,591	$8,799	$2,031	$51

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