As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Video Game Programmer in Algoma, WI is $74,143, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,426 weekly, or $6,179 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 Algoma, WI vary widely, spanning from $66,408 to $85,309. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,094) and 75th percentile ($79,988), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,309 per year. This $9,894 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, Algoma Video Game Programmer often earn 3.4% 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 $66,408 Algoma, WI May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $70,094 Algoma, WI May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $74,143 Algoma, WI May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $79,988 Algoma, WI May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $85,309 Algoma, WI May 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 Algoma, WI. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $70,094 to $79,988 with the average base salary of $74,143. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,013 to $94,087 with the average total cash compensation of $83,115.

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About Algoma, Wisconsin    Algoma is a city in Kewaunee County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 3,167 at the 2010 census. Algoma is part of the Green Bay Metro....More

Algoma, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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