What are the main factors that influence an Unreal Engine Developer's salary?

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

How does experience change an Unreal Engine Developer's salary?

An Unreal Engine Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $92,728 for beginners, reaching about $96,730 at mid-level, and approach $100,980 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Unreal Engine Developer?

Unreal Engine Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Unreal Engine Developer roles are District of Columbia $101,742, California $101,356, Massachusetts $100,006. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Unreal Engine Developer roles make?

Salaries for Unreal Engine Developer level roles vary by specialization: Engine Programmer: $124,563; Engine Designer: $107,284; Unity&Unreal Plugin Developer: $91,427; Engine Technician: $75,479; Engine Cadet: $67,492.

Unreal Engine Developer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Unreal Engine Developer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Unreal Engine Developer in Rhode Island is $95,273 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, an Unreal Engine Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,402
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,493 to $104,239
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,679

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Unreal Engine Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,239	$8,687	$2,005	$50
Average	$95,273	$7,939	$1,832	$46
25th Percentile	$84,493	$7,041	$1,625	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Unreal Engine Developer Salaries

An Unreal Engine 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 Unreal Engine Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Unreal Engine 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): $92,728
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,027
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,730
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $100,697
Expert (over 8 years): $100,980

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Unreal Engine Developer	$92,728
Intermediate Level Unreal Engine Developer	$93,027
Senior Level Unreal Engine Developer	$96,730
Specialist Level Unreal Engine Developer	$100,697
Expert Level Unreal Engine Developer	$100,980

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How Do Unreal Engine 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 Unreal Engine Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $101,742.
California: $101,356.
Massachusetts: $100,006.

District of Columbia $101,742 California $101,356 Massachusetts $100,006 Washington $99,638 New Jersey $99,601 Alaska $99,473 Connecticut $98,204 New York $97,690

Hawaii $96,045 Rhode Island $95,273 Maryland $94,749 Minnesota $94,033 Colorado $93,757 Illinois $93,665 Oregon $93,316 Delaware $93,059

New Hampshire $92,897 Virginia $92,535 Pennsylvania $91,478 Nevada $90,945 North Dakota $90,770 Michigan $90,495 Wisconsin $90,394 Vermont $90,192

Texas $89,631 Maine $89,594 Arizona $89,539 Ohio $89,475 Georgia $88,629 Indiana $88,207 Wyoming $88,124 Utah $87,995

Iowa $87,940 Kansas $87,499 Louisiana $87,370 North Carolina $87,324 Missouri $87,306 Florida $86,948 Montana $86,755 Nebraska $86,571

Kentucky $86,470 South Carolina $86,102 Tennessee $85,873 Idaho $85,781 New Mexico $85,110 Oklahoma $84,963 Alabama $84,421 South Dakota $83,511

Arkansas $83,015 West Virginia $82,748 Mississippi $81,949

Top Paying Cities for Unreal Engine 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:

Adamsville: $96,835
Albion: $95,227
Ashaway: $97,203

Adamsville, RI $96,835 Albion, RI $95,227 Ashaway, RI $97,203 Barrington, RI $95,227 Block Island, RI $96,697 Bradford, RI $97,139 Bristol, RI $95,135 Carolina, RI $96,348

Charlestown, RI $96,449 Chepachet, RI $95,043 Clayville, RI $95,135 Coventry, RI $95,043 West Greenwich, RI $94,979 East Greenwich, RI $95,108 Exeter, RI $97,139 Fiskeville, RI $95,227

Forestdale, RI $95,135 Foster, RI $94,979 Glendale, RI $94,979 Greene, RI $96,045 Greenville, RI $95,227 Harmony, RI $95,200 Harrisville, RI $95,043 Hope, RI $95,227

Hope Valley, RI $97,203 Hopkinton, RI $97,230 Jamestown, RI $96,256 Kenyon, RI $97,111 Little Compton, RI $96,799 Manville, RI $95,227 Mapleville, RI $94,979 Newport, RI $96,275

Middletown, RI $96,679 North Kingstown, RI $94,951 North Scituate, RI $95,200 Oakland, RI $95,071 Pascoag, RI $95,016 Pawtucket, RI $95,227 Central Falls, RI $95,227 Cumberland, RI $95,227

Lincoln, RI $95,227 Portsmouth, RI $95,889 Prudence Island, RI $95,043 Rockville, RI $97,230 Saunderstown, RI $96,311 Shannock, RI $97,083 Slatersville, RI $95,135 Slocum, RI $96,311

Tiverton, RI $96,863 Wakefield, RI $96,210 Kingston, RI $96,229 Narragansett, RI $96,247 Peace Dale, RI $96,210 Warren, RI $95,200 Warwick, RI $95,227 Westerly, RI $97,258

West Kingston, RI $96,284 West Warwick, RI $95,227 Wood River Junction, RI $97,139 Woonsocket, RI $95,135 North Smithfield, RI $95,200 Wyoming, RI $97,111 Providence, RI $95,227 Cranston, RI $95,227

North Providence, RI $95,227 East Providence, RI $95,227 Riverside, RI $95,227 Rumford, RI $95,227 Smithfield, RI $95,227 Johnston, RI $95,227

Unreal Engine Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Unreal Engine 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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$84,493

Average $95,273/year

$104,239

$7,041

Average $7,939/month

$8,687

$1,625

Average $1,832/week

$2,005

$41

Average $46/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,239	$8,687	$2,005	$50
Average	$95,273	$7,939	$1,832	$46
25th Percentile	$84,493	$7,041	$1,625	$41

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