As of March 26, 2024, the average annual pay of Game Developer in California is $128,182. While Salary.com is seeing that Game Developer salary in California can go up to $153,220 or down to $102,799, but most earn between $114,895 and $141,288. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills and your experience levels. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
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Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $141,288 | $11,774 | $2,717 | $68 |
| Average | $128,182 | $10,682 | $2,465 | $62 |
| 25th Percentile | $114,895 | $9,575 | $2,210 | $55 |
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The metropolitan areas that pay the highest salary in the Game Developer profession are San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Mountain View, Alviso, Campbell, and Cupertino.
| Cities | Salary |
|---|---|
| San Jose | $145,846 |
| Santa Clara | $145,846 |
| Saratoga | $145,846 |
| Sunnyvale | $145,846 |
| Los Gatos | $145,846 |
| Milpitas | $145,846 |
| Mountain View | $145,846 |
| Alviso | $145,846 |
| Campbell | $145,846 |
| Cupertino | $145,846 |
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Game Developer performs coding, debugging, testing, configuration, and analysis to develop or modify application programs. Conducts detailed analysis of functional and technical requirements needed to create specifications. Being a Game Developer utilizes programming, scripting, or database language to produce efficient code. Performs unit testing of applications. Additionally, Game Developer produces application documentation, including process and data flow diagrams. Provides support for implementing, enhancing, integrating, and maintaining applications. May require a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a project leader or manager. The Game Developer work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Game Developer typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description
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