As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Video Game Programmer in Ada, MI is $74,525, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,433 weekly, or $6,210 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 Ada, MI vary widely, spanning from $66,750 to $85,749. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,456) and 75th percentile ($80,400), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,749 per year. This $9,944 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, Ada Video Game Programmer often earn 3.0% lower 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 $66,750 Ada, MI May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $70,456 Ada, MI May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $74,525 Ada, MI May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $80,400 Ada, MI May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $85,749 Ada, MI May 01, 2026
25% $70,456 10% $66,750 90% $85,749 75% $80,400 $74,525 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Video Game Programmer jobs in Ada, Michigan

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) FT NIGHTS

AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL ‑ ALBUQUERQUE - ALBUQUERQUE, NM

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) FULL TIME DAYS

AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL ‑ ALBUQUERQUE - ALBUQUERQUE, NM

CHARGE NURSE (RN) FT DAYS

AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL ‑ ALBUQUERQUE - ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Search More Video Game Programmer Jobs in Ada, Michigan

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....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/17/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

See user submitted job responsibilities for Video Game Programmer.

Job Openings for Video Game Programmer in Ada, MI

Career Path for this job

  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

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Video Game Programmer, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
70456
80400
74525

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
74395
94572
83544
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 Ada, MI. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $70,456 to $80,400 with the average base salary of $74,525. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,395 to $94,572 with the average total cash compensation of $83,544.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

70456
80400

 

About Ada, Michigan    Ada Township (/ˈeɪdə/) is a General Law Township within Kent County, Michigan, United States. Developed around a fur trading post of the late 18th cen....More

Ada, Michigan  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

Video Game Programmer Salary in popular cities: DetroitGrand RapidsWarren

Jobs with a similar salary range to Video Game Programmer : Hydrographic Surveyor, Medical Technical Writer, Judge