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

A Gaming Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $125,171 for beginners, reaching about $127,467 at mid-level, and approach $136,105 for experts.

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

Gaming Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Gaming Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $141,036, California $140,501, Massachusetts $138,629. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Gaming Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Software Engineer V: $171,165; Software Engineer IV: $148,915; Analytics Engineer Gaming Dashboards: $134,149; Software Engineer III: $128,703; Embedded Software Engineer III: $115,987.

Gaming Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Gaming Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Gaming Software Engineer in Delaware is $128,999 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $148,949
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,974 to $139,442
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,937

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Gaming Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$139,442	$11,620	$2,682	$67
Average	$128,999	$10,750	$2,481	$62
25th Percentile	$117,974	$9,831	$2,269	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Gaming Software Engineer Salaries

A Gaming 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 Gaming Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Gaming 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): $125,171
Early Career (1-2 years): $125,936
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,467
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,101
Expert (over 8 years): $136,105

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Gaming Software Engineer	$125,171
Intermediate Level Gaming Software Engineer	$125,936
Senior Level Gaming Software Engineer	$127,467
Specialist Level Gaming Software Engineer	$133,101
Expert Level Gaming Software Engineer	$136,105

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

District of Columbia: $141,036.
California: $140,501.
Massachusetts: $138,629.

District of Columbia $141,036 California $140,501 Massachusetts $138,629 Washington $138,119 New Jersey $138,068 Alaska $137,890 Connecticut $136,132 New York $135,419

Hawaii $133,139 Rhode Island $132,069 Maryland $131,343 Minnesota $130,349 Colorado $129,967 Illinois $129,839 Oregon $129,355 Delaware $128,999

New Hampshire $128,775 Virginia $128,273 Pennsylvania $126,808 Nevada $126,069 North Dakota $125,827 Michigan $125,445 Wisconsin $125,305 Vermont $125,024

Texas $124,247 Maine $124,196 Arizona $124,120 Ohio $124,031 Georgia $122,859 Indiana $122,273 Wyoming $122,158 Utah $121,980

Iowa $121,904 Kansas $121,292 Louisiana $121,114 North Carolina $121,050 Missouri $121,025 Florida $120,528 Montana $120,260 Nebraska $120,006

Kentucky $119,866 South Carolina $119,356 Tennessee $119,038 Idaho $118,910 New Mexico $117,980 Oklahoma $117,776 Alabama $117,025 South Dakota $115,764

Arkansas $115,076 West Virginia $114,707 Mississippi $113,598

Top Paying Cities for Gaming 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: $133,508
Little Creek: $132,272
Magnolia: $132,820

Lincoln, DE $133,508 Little Creek, DE $132,272 Magnolia, DE $132,820 Milford, DE $133,508 Marydel, DE $131,776 Millsboro, DE $133,508 Millville, DE $134,400 Milton, DE $133,508

Nassau, DE $133,508 Ocean View, DE $134,400 Rehoboth Beach, DE $134,400 Seaford, DE $132,107 Selbyville, DE $134,400 Smyrna, DE $131,623 Viola, DE $132,820 Woodside, DE $132,438

Bear, DE $130,655 Newark, DE $130,706 Claymont, DE $130,808 Delaware City, DE $130,706 Hockessin, DE $130,808 Kirkwood, DE $130,706 Middletown, DE $131,355 Montchanin, DE $130,808

New Castle, DE $130,808 Odessa, DE $131,534 Port Penn, DE $130,349 Rockland, DE $130,808 Saint Georges, DE $130,706 Townsend, DE $131,343 Winterthur, DE $130,808 Lewes, DE $133,508

Wilmington, DE $130,808 Dover, DE $132,209 Dover Afb, DE $132,514 Bethany Beach, DE $134,400 Bethel, DE $132,107 Bridgeville, DE $133,508 Camden Wyoming, DE $132,349 Cheswold, DE $131,903

Clayton, DE $131,572 Dagsboro, DE $134,400 Delmar, DE $132,107 Ellendale, DE $133,508 Felton, DE $133,508 Fenwick Island, DE $134,400 Frankford, DE $134,400 Frederica, DE $133,508

Georgetown, DE $133,508 Greenwood, DE $133,508 Harbeson, DE $133,508 Harrington, DE $133,508 Hartly, DE $131,508 Houston, DE $133,508 Kenton, DE $131,572 Laurel, DE $132,107

Yorklyn, DE $130,808

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

Understanding how a Gaming 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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$117,974

Average $128,999/year

$139,442

$9,831

Average $10,750/month

$11,620

$2,269

Average $2,481/week

$2,682

$57

Average $62/hour

$67

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$139,442	$11,620	$2,682	$67
Average	$128,999	$10,750	$2,481	$62
25th Percentile	$117,974	$9,831	$2,269	$57

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