As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Video Game Programmer in Albany, VT is $78,278, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,505 weekly, or $6,523 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 Albany, VT vary widely, spanning from $70,120 to $90,067. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,008) and 75th percentile ($84,449), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,067 per year. This $10,441 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, Albany Video Game Programmer often earn 2.2% 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 $70,120 Albany, VT June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $74,008 Albany, VT June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $78,278 Albany, VT June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $84,449 Albany, VT June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $90,067 Albany, VT 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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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Albany, VT. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $74,008 to $84,449 with the average base salary of $78,278. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,341 to $99,591 with the average total cash compensation of $87,972.

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About Albany, Vermont    According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 38.7 square miles (100.2 km²), of which 38.5 square miles (99.7 km²) is lan....More

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