As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Video Game Programmer in Cumberland, RI is $81,356, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,565 weekly, or $6,780 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 Cumberland, RI vary widely, spanning from $72,877 to $93,608. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,918) and 75th percentile ($87,769), while top earners (90th percentile) make $93,608 per year. This $10,851 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, Cumberland Video Game Programmer often earn 0.6% higher than national averages. However, Cumberland currently ranks 226 statewide for Video Game Programmer job salary. 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 $72,877 Cumberland, RI June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $76,918 Cumberland, RI June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $81,356 Cumberland, RI June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $87,769 Cumberland, RI June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $93,608 Cumberland, RI June 01, 2026
25% $76,918 10% $72,877 90% $93,608 75% $87,769 $81,356 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 Cumberland, RI. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $76,918 to $87,769 with the average base salary of $81,356. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $81,422 to $103,507 with the average total cash compensation of $91,432.

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About Cumberland, Rhode Island    According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.3 square miles (73.2 km2), of which 26.4 square miles (68.5 km2) is land....More

Cumberland, Rhode Island  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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