Video Game Programmer Salary in Chesapeake, Virginia

Video Game Programmer Salary in Chesapeake, VA

How much does a Video Game Programmer make in Chesapeake, VA? The average Video Game Programmer salary in Chesapeake, VA is $75,111 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $67,291 and $84,095. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $60,171 Chesapeake,VA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $67,291 Chesapeake,VA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $75,111 Chesapeake,VA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $84,095 Chesapeake,VA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $92,275 Chesapeake,VA April 24, 2024
25% $67,291 10% $60,171 90% $92,275 75% $84,095 $75,111 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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    Video Game Programmer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Applications Programmer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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67291
84095
75111

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
68691
87045
77031
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 Chesapeake, VA. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $67,291 to $84,095 with the average base salary of $75,111. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,691 to $87,045 with the average total cash compensation of $77,031.

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About Chesapeake, Virginia    Chesapeake is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 222,209; in 2013, the population was esti....More

Chesapeake, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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