How much does a Video Game Programmer make in Appleton, WI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Video Game Programmer in Appleton, WI is $74,912. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $67,026 to a high of $86,161, with most professionals earning between $70,784 and $80,800.

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Video Game Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $67,026 Appleton,WI March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $70,784 Appleton,WI March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $74,912 Appleton,WI March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $80,800 Appleton,WI March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $86,161 Appleton,WI March 01, 2025
25% $70,784 10% $67,026 90% $86,161 75% $80,800 $74,912 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Appleton, WI. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $70,784 to $80,800 with the average base salary of $74,912. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,784 to $80,800 with the average total cash compensation of $74,912.

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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

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

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