As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Video Game Programmer in Abell, MD is $79,470, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,528 weekly, or $6,623 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Video Game Programmer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Video Game Programmer in Abell, MD vary widely, spanning from $71,193 to $91,438. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,137) and 75th percentile ($85,734), while top earners (90th percentile) make $91,438 per year. This $10,597 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Application Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Abell Video Game Programmer often earn 1.2% higher than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Video Game Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $71,193 Abell, MD August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $75,137 Abell, MD August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $79,470 Abell, MD August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $85,734 Abell, MD August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $91,438 Abell, MD August 01, 2026
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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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  1. This Job:

    Video Game Programmer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Applications Programmer 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 Video Game Programmer in Abell, MD. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $75,137 to $85,734 with the average base salary of $79,470. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,940 to $101,619 with the average total cash compensation of $89,769.

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About Abell, Maryland    Abell is an unincorporated community in what is familiarly called the "Seventh District" of St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States. Abell was a b....More

Abell, Maryland  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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