Video Game Developer Salaries in Chicago, IL

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How Much Does a Video Game Developer Make in Chicago, IL?

Updated March 26, 2024

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$63,768/yr

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Low $55,119

Average $63,768

High $74,976

The average salary for Video Game Developer is $63,768 per year in Chicago, IL.

Company	average base salary in (usd)	range
Play Mechanix Inc. VIDEO GAME PROGRAMMER	$79,710/yr	$70,317 $89,103 RANGE: $70,317 - $89,103
INCREDIBLE TECHNOLOGIES INC Senior Game Developer	$104,530/yr	$96,239 $112,821 RANGE: $96,239 - $112,821
ECHO Incorporated Video Developer Specialist	$124,413/yr	$114,310 $134,516 RANGE: $114,310 - $134,516
HB Leisure Game Attendant	$81,050/yr	$66,398 $95,703 RANGE: $66,398 - $95,703
Scene75 Game Tech	$131,306/yr	$114,844 $147,768 RANGE: $114,844 - $147,768
Puttshack Game Ambassadors	$98,086/yr	$84,749 $111,422 RANGE: $84,749 - $111,422
Kehoe Designs Inc Video Technician	$118,017/yr	$103,794 $132,239 RANGE: $103,794 - $132,239
Three Angels Broadcasting Network Video Editor	$59,086/yr	$52,161 $66,012 RANGE: $52,161 - $66,012
Paszkiewicz Court Reporting & Records Retrieval Video Representative	$59,290/yr	$50,381 $68,199 RANGE: $50,381 - $68,199
Divine Design & Marketing, Inc. Video Editor	$64,599/yr	$55,501 $73,698 RANGE: $55,501 - $73,698

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VIDEO GAME PROGRAMMER

Glen Ellyn, IL

$70,317 - $89,103

19 Days Ago

Senior Game Developer

Vernon, IL

$96,239 - $112,821

21 Days Ago

Video Developer Specialist

Lumiant - Full Stack Developer

Evanston, IL

$99,955 - $117,177

1 Month Ago

UCaaS Advisor - Public Sector

Game Facilitator at Activate Games

Brook, IL

$40,439 - $51,111

16 Days Ago

Athletic Game Day Staff

Des Plaines, IL

$68,806 - $92,106

18 Days Ago

Junior Game Mathematician

Vernon, IL

$77,713 - $100,583

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Junior Game Mathematician

Vernon, IL

$77,713 - $100,583

1 Day Ago

Software/Game Development Faculty

UI Game Artist (Mobile)

Chicago, IL

$93,500 - $116,258

11 Days Ago

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What Does a Video Game Developer Do?

Video game developers, also known as game programmers, use coding languages to bring creative concepts to life.

Updated December 22, 2021

You also need to have experience working with game engines like Unity and Unreal, which power everything the developers create.

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Students in video game developer training programs also learn about technology’s relation to society and the history of game development.

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The good news about working in the game industry is that most game developers are actually salaried employees.

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Today's video game developers need a strong understanding of programming languages and excellent communication, storytelling, and math skills.

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Frequently Asked Questions About a Video Game Developer Salaries

What is the average of a Video Game Developer in Chicago, IL?

The Video Game Developer salary range is from $55,119 to $74,976, and the average Video Game Developer salary is $63,768/year in Chicago, IL. The Video Game Developer's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Video Game Developer salary in the United States?

The Video Game Developer salary in San Jose, CA is $76,290 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Video Game Developer's salary?

Besides the location, employees' education degree, related skills, and work experience also will influence the salary. Try to improve your skills and experience to get a higher salary for the position of Video Game Developer.

What is the growth rate of the Video Game Developer's salary?

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