As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Video Game Programmer in Adolphus, KY is $71,474, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,375 weekly, or $5,956 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 Adolphus, KY vary widely, spanning from $64,025 to $82,238. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,575) and 75th percentile ($77,109), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,238 per year. This $9,534 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, Adolphus Video Game Programmer often earn 2.6% 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 $64,025 Adolphus, KY June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $67,575 Adolphus, KY June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $71,474 Adolphus, KY June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $77,109 Adolphus, KY June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $82,238 Adolphus, KY June 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 Adolphus, KY. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $67,575 to $77,109 with the average base salary of $71,474. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,532 to $90,935 with the average total cash compensation of $80,326.

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About Adolphus, Kentucky    Adolphus is an unincorporated community in southern Allen County, Kentucky, United States. The community is due south of Scottsville. The community is....More

Adolphus, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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