Video Game Programmer Salary in the United States

Video Game Programmer Salary

How much does a Video Game Programmer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Video Game Programmer in the United States is $77,308. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $69,170 to a high of $88,917, with most professionals earning between $73,048 and $83,385.

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10th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $69,170 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $73,048 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $77,308 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $83,385 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $88,917 US April 01, 2025
25% $73,048 10% $69,170 90% $88,917 75% $83,385 $77,308 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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    Video Game Programmer

    0 - 2 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 Video Game Programmer in the United States. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $73,048 to $83,385 with the average base salary of $77,308. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,048 to $83,385 with the average total cash compensation of $77,308.

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