How much does a Game Engineer make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Game Engineer in San Diego, CA is $90,872. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $83,897 to $99,827, with most professionals earning between $77,548 and $107,981.

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 $77,548 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Game Engineer Salary $83,897 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Game Engineer Salary $90,872 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Game Engineer Salary $99,827 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Game Engineer Salary $107,981 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25% $83,897 10% $77,548 90% $107,981 75% $99,827 $90,872 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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