How much does a Game Engineer make in Sacramento, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Game Engineer in Sacramento, CA is $90,914. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $83,936 to $99,873, with most professionals earning between $77,584 and $108,031.

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 $77,584 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Game Engineer Salary $83,936 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Game Engineer Salary $90,914 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Game Engineer Salary $99,873 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Game Engineer Salary $108,031 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
25% $83,936 10% $77,584 90% $108,031 75% $99,873 $90,914 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    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 Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Game Engineer ranges from $83,936 to $99,873 with the average base salary of $90,914. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,936 to $99,873 with the average total cash compensation of $90,914.

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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

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