What are the main factors that influence a Lead Game Developer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Lead Game Developer's salary?

A Lead Game Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $105,271 for beginners, reaching about $107,212 at mid-level, and approach $110,401 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Game Developer?

Lead Game Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Game Developer roles are District of Columbia $119,337, California $118,885, Massachusetts $117,300. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Game Developer roles make?

Salaries for Lead Game Developer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Game Developer: $114,351; Remedy Game Developer: $111,095; Mobile Game Developer: $107,891; Unity Game Developer: $94,822; Game Designer and Developer: $74,187.

Lead Game Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Game Developer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Game Developer in Delaware is $109,152 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,448
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,179 to $118,205
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,458

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Lead Game Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,205	$9,850	$2,273	$57
Average	$109,152	$9,096	$2,099	$52
25th Percentile	$95,179	$7,932	$1,830	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Game Developer Salaries

A Lead Game Developer'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 Lead Game Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Game Developer'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): $105,271
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,853
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,212
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,764
Expert (over 8 years): $110,401

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Game Developer	$105,271
Intermediate Level Lead Game Developer	$105,853
Senior Level Lead Game Developer	$107,212
Specialist Level Lead Game Developer	$108,764
Expert Level Lead Game Developer	$110,401

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How Do Lead Game Developer 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 Lead Game Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $119,337.
California: $118,885.
Massachusetts: $117,300.

District of Columbia $119,337 California $118,885 Massachusetts $117,300 Washington $116,869 New Jersey $116,826 Alaska $116,675 Connecticut $115,188 New York $114,584

Hawaii $112,655 Rhode Island $111,749 Maryland $111,135 Minnesota $110,294 Colorado $109,971 Illinois $109,863 Oregon $109,454 Delaware $109,152

New Hampshire $108,962 Virginia $108,537 Pennsylvania $107,298 Nevada $106,673 North Dakota $106,468 Michigan $106,145 Wisconsin $106,026 Vermont $105,789

Texas $105,132 Maine $105,088 Arizona $105,024 Ohio $104,948 Georgia $103,957 Indiana $103,461 Wyoming $103,364 Utah $103,213

Iowa $103,148 Kansas $102,631 Louisiana $102,480 North Carolina $102,426 Missouri $102,405 Florida $101,984 Montana $101,758 Nebraska $101,542

Kentucky $101,424 South Carolina $100,993 Tennessee $100,723 Idaho $100,615 New Mexico $99,829 Oklahoma $99,656 Alabama $99,020 South Dakota $97,953

Arkansas $97,371 West Virginia $97,059 Mississippi $96,121

Top Paying Cities for Lead Game Developers

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: $112,967
Little Creek: $111,922
Magnolia: $112,385

Lincoln, DE $112,967 Little Creek, DE $111,922 Magnolia, DE $112,385 Milford, DE $112,967 Marydel, DE $111,502 Millsboro, DE $112,967 Millville, DE $113,722 Milton, DE $112,967

Nassau, DE $112,967 Ocean View, DE $113,722 Rehoboth Beach, DE $113,722 Seaford, DE $111,782 Selbyville, DE $113,722 Smyrna, DE $111,372 Viola, DE $112,385 Woodside, DE $112,062

Bear, DE $110,553 Newark, DE $110,596 Claymont, DE $110,682 Delaware City, DE $110,596 Hockessin, DE $110,682 Kirkwood, DE $110,596 Middletown, DE $111,146 Montchanin, DE $110,682

New Castle, DE $110,682 Odessa, DE $111,297 Port Penn, DE $110,294 Rockland, DE $110,682 Saint Georges, DE $110,596 Townsend, DE $111,135 Winterthur, DE $110,682 Lewes, DE $112,967

Wilmington, DE $110,682 Dover, DE $111,868 Dover Afb, DE $112,127 Bethany Beach, DE $113,722 Bethel, DE $111,782 Bridgeville, DE $112,967 Camden Wyoming, DE $111,987 Cheswold, DE $111,609

Clayton, DE $111,329 Dagsboro, DE $113,722 Delmar, DE $111,782 Ellendale, DE $112,967 Felton, DE $112,967 Fenwick Island, DE $113,722 Frankford, DE $113,722 Frederica, DE $112,967

Georgetown, DE $112,967 Greenwood, DE $112,967 Harbeson, DE $112,967 Harrington, DE $112,967 Hartly, DE $111,275 Houston, DE $112,967 Kenton, DE $111,329 Laurel, DE $111,782

Yorklyn, DE $110,682

Lead Game Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Game Developer'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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$95,179

Average $109,152/year

$118,205

$7,932

Average $9,096/month

$9,850

$1,830

Average $2,099/week

$2,273

$46

Average $52/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,205	$9,850	$2,273	$57
Average	$109,152	$9,096	$2,099	$52
25th Percentile	$95,179	$7,932	$1,830	$46

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