How much does a Video Game Programmer make in the United States? The average Video Game Programmer salary in the United States is $79,701 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $71,401 and $89,234. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Video Game Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $63,844 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $71,401 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $79,701 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $89,234 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $97,913 US March 26, 2024
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What is a Video Game Programmer ?

A game programmer is a software engineer, programmer, or computer scientist who primarily develops codebases for video games or related software, such as game development tools. Game programming has many specialized disciplines, all of which fall under the umbrella term of "game programmer". A game programmer should not be confused with a game designer, who works on game design....

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Black Rocket Productions - Falls Church , VA
Job Description OUR TECH CAMPS FOR KIDS ARE RUNNING IN ROOM - WE ARE HIRING!! APPLY NOW TO BECOME A ROCKETEER! "We think we're preparing kids for tomorrow. Kids just think it's cool!" Are you passionate about Tech Education, Video Games, Coding, Python, Roblox™, App Design, Digital Movies, Robotics, Drones, Minecraft™ or STEM? We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and talented individuals to work as Lead Instructors in our Summer programs. Summer seasonal position (4-10 weeks) starting in June In-room with kids ages 8-14 PAID training! No formal experience required Spend the summer with our AMAZING students having fun with technology! General Requirements: Located within driving distance of one of our partner regions and reliable transportation Experience with children in an educational setting preferred but not required Strong technology skills are preferred, such as 3D modeling, coding, game creation or design, animation, robotics, modifying games, video editing, digital arts, compe
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SimiGon - Charlotte , NC
Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you lead the development of innovative simulation features? Are you passionate about VR technology and its potential to revolutionize training? If so, then SimiGon wants to hear from you! We're excited to announce that we're seeking a talented VR game developer to join our team! The ideal candidate will be a passionate and skilled individual with a proven track record in building immersive and engaging VR experiences. You'll be responsible for the entire content creation pipeline, from concept to implementation, ensuring our VR products are visually stunning, and deliver unforgettable gameplay. If you're a creative problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a fire for pushing the boundaries of VR gaming, we want to hear from you! SimiGon, a leading provider of advanced simulation and training technologies for the defense and aerospace industries, is seeking a talented VR Game Developer to join our growing team. I
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W2t.io - Salina , KS
W2T is sourcing a Lead Game Developer for our client. This is a full-time, direct hire, on-site position in Salina, KS. If you are not near Salina, KS you must be willing to relocate. Candidates must apply to this posting. Do not contact me directly. NO THIRD PARTIES The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a lead developer on games that use the Unreal Engine and C++. This is not a project for a first time lead. AR/VR experience is desired. This is an exciting project with a mix of Gaming, Government, AR/VR and more. by Jobble
- 1 day ago
Tallahassee Community College - Tallahassee , FL
Tallahassee Community College is a dynamic and growing comprehensive community college located in Tallahassee, Florida. The College's 2022 fall enrollment of more than 10,000 students includes nearly 44 percent minority students. The College enjoys a strong reputation for teaching excellence and for producing graduates with Associate in Arts degrees, Associate in Science degrees, and college credit certificates. This year TCC is proud to announce that we will be offering new BS programs this Fall semester, we're looking for faculty members to come join our great staff. Tallahassee is home to two state universities, Florida State University and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. TCC partners with both universities and with a number of private higher education institutions to afford greater opportunities for all students, faculty, and surrounding communities. TCC also partners with area businesses and organizations to meet local workforce needs. Faculty responsibilities incl
- 1 day ago
Plexus Resource Solutions -
Senior Game Developer - $100k - $180k - NY based Plexus has partnered with an immersive media enterprise that publishes video game titles shaped by the input of the gaming community, adding a unique and engaging dimension to their offerings. They are looking for a Senior Game Developer to join the team for one of their exciting upcoming gaming projects that has huge plans for this year. They have a strong preference to candidates that can come into their collaborative and fun NY office and will help with relocation to NY for the right profile! Responsibilties: Experience in game development, ensuring code quality, performance, and architecture excellence. Introduce and execute state-of-the-art game features and actively participate in both existing and new codebase development. Collaborate closely with teams for seamless integration of tech and design Requirements: Preferably 5+ years of experience in game development 3+ years experience in Unity or Unreal Engine (2 different gaming ti
- 2 days ago
Altera - Menlo Park , CA
Company Overview: At Altera.AL, our mission is to build digital humans that can live, love, and grow with us. We are at the forefront of developing AI agents that can interact autonomously and collaboratively with people. Currently, we are making strides in the gaming world with our advanced AI agent in Minecraft, laying the groundwork for our agents to traverse seamlessly across various games and platforms in the future. Ideal candidate is a "full-stack" developer with a focus on client-side game development in JavaScript. Minimum 2 years of professional game development experience. Responsibilities include: Develop and optimize javascript action code for agents to interact with Minecraft using the Mineflayer API Integrate agents in to Mods for a variety of games Develop SDK's to support inclusion of agent in to Unity and / or Unreal projects Work with AI and back-end developers to create tools to support agent analysis and creation Support development of the Altera app that links age
- 4 days ago

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