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

A Technical Game Designer's salary grows with experience: starting around $83,532 for beginners, reaching about $86,660 at mid-level, and approach $91,061 for experts.

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

Technical Game Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Technical Game Designer roles are District of Columbia $93,350, California $92,996, Massachusetts $91,757. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Technical Game Designer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Game Designer: $138,241; Game Economy Designer: $92,321; Senior Game Designer: $81,401; Freelance Game Designer: $80,742; Digital Game Designer: $76,892.

Technical Game Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Technical Game Designer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Game Designer in Delaware is $85,383 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,677
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,547 to $94,435
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,413

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Technical Game Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,435	$7,870	$1,816	$45
Average	$85,383	$7,115	$1,642	$41
25th Percentile	$77,547	$6,462	$1,491	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Technical Game Designer Salaries

A Technical Game 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 Experience Level Affects Technical Game Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical Game Designer'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): $83,532
Early Career (1-2 years): $83,750
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,660
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $90,768
Expert (over 8 years): $91,061

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Technical Game Designer	$83,532
Intermediate Level Technical Game Designer	$83,750
Senior Level Technical Game Designer	$86,660
Specialist Level Technical Game Designer	$90,768
Expert Level Technical Game Designer	$91,061

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How Do Technical Game 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 Technical Game Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $93,350.
California: $92,996.
Massachusetts: $91,757.

District of Columbia $93,350 California $92,996 Massachusetts $91,757 Washington $91,419 New Jersey $91,386 Alaska $91,268 Connecticut $90,104 New York $89,632

Hawaii $88,123 Rhode Island $87,414 Maryland $86,934 Minnesota $86,276 Colorado $86,023 Illinois $85,939 Oregon $85,619 Delaware $85,383

New Hampshire $85,234 Virginia $84,902 Pennsylvania $83,932 Nevada $83,443 North Dakota $83,283 Michigan $83,030 Wisconsin $82,938 Vermont $82,752

Texas $82,238 Maine $82,204 Arizona $82,153 Ohio $82,094 Georgia $81,319 Indiana $80,931 Wyoming $80,855 Utah $80,737

Iowa $80,686 Kansas $80,282 Louisiana $80,164 North Carolina $80,122 Missouri $80,105 Florida $79,776 Montana $79,599 Nebraska $79,430

Kentucky $79,337 South Carolina $79,000 Tennessee $78,789 Idaho $78,705 New Mexico $78,090 Oklahoma $77,955 Alabama $77,457 South Dakota $76,623

Arkansas $76,167 West Virginia $75,923 Mississippi $75,189

Top Paying Cities for Technical Game 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:

Lincoln: $88,367
Little Creek: $87,549
Magnolia: $87,912

Lincoln, DE $88,367 Little Creek, DE $87,549 Magnolia, DE $87,912 Milford, DE $88,367 Marydel, DE $87,221 Millsboro, DE $88,367 Millville, DE $88,957 Milton, DE $88,367

Nassau, DE $88,367 Ocean View, DE $88,957 Rehoboth Beach, DE $88,957 Seaford, DE $87,440 Selbyville, DE $88,957 Smyrna, DE $87,119 Viola, DE $87,912 Woodside, DE $87,659

Bear, DE $86,479 Newark, DE $86,512 Claymont, DE $86,580 Delaware City, DE $86,512 Hockessin, DE $86,580 Kirkwood, DE $86,512 Middletown, DE $86,942 Montchanin, DE $86,580

New Castle, DE $86,580 Odessa, DE $87,060 Port Penn, DE $86,276 Rockland, DE $86,580 Saint Georges, DE $86,512 Townsend, DE $86,934 Winterthur, DE $86,580 Lewes, DE $88,367

Wilmington, DE $86,580 Dover, DE $87,507 Dover Afb, DE $87,710 Bethany Beach, DE $88,957 Bethel, DE $87,440 Bridgeville, DE $88,367 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,600 Cheswold, DE $87,305

Clayton, DE $87,086 Dagsboro, DE $88,957 Delmar, DE $87,440 Ellendale, DE $88,367 Felton, DE $88,367 Fenwick Island, DE $88,957 Frankford, DE $88,957 Frederica, DE $88,367

Georgetown, DE $88,367 Greenwood, DE $88,367 Harbeson, DE $88,367 Harrington, DE $88,367 Hartly, DE $87,044 Houston, DE $88,367 Kenton, DE $87,086 Laurel, DE $87,440

Yorklyn, DE $86,580

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

Understanding how a Technical Game 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 January 01, 2026

$77,547

Average $85,383/year

$94,435

$6,462

Average $7,115/month

$7,870

$1,491

Average $1,642/week

$1,816

$37

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,435	$7,870	$1,816	$45
Average	$85,383	$7,115	$1,642	$41
25th Percentile	$77,547	$6,462	$1,491	$37

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