How much does a Game Engineer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Game Engineer in the United States is $87,381. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $77,742 to $94,499, with most professionals earning between $68,967 and $100,980.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Game Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Game Engineer Salary $68,967 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Game Engineer Salary $77,742 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Game Engineer Salary $87,381 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Game Engineer Salary $94,499 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Game Engineer Salary $100,980 US March 01, 2025
25% $77,742 10% $68,967 90% $100,980 75% $94,499 $87,381 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Game Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Digital Design Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Game Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Game Engineer ranges from $77,742 to $94,499 with the average base salary of $87,381. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,903 to $95,676 with the average total cash compensation of $91,988.

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