How much does a Video Game Programmer make in Augusta, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Video Game Programmer in Augusta, GA is $76,745. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $61,306 to a high of $94,472, with most professionals earning between $68,664 and $86,024.

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Video Game Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $61,306 Augusta,GA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $68,664 Augusta,GA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $76,745 Augusta,GA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $86,024 Augusta,GA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $94,472 Augusta,GA April 01, 2025
25% $68,664 10% $61,306 90% $94,472 75% $86,024 $76,745 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 Augusta, GA. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $68,664 to $86,024 with the average base salary of $76,745. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,054 to $88,966 with the average total cash compensation of $78,594.

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About Augusta, Georgia    Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia. The city is ....More

Augusta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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