As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Video Game Programmer in District of Columbia is $85,596. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $76,585 to a high of $98,449, with most professionals earning between $80,879 and $92,324.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary | $76,585 | DC | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary | $80,879 | DC | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary | $85,596 | DC | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary | $92,324 | DC | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary | $98,449 | DC | April 01, 2025 |
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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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC | Avg. Salary $91,822 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Parcel Return Service, DC | Avg. Salary $91,822 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Washington, DC | Avg. Salary $91,822 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Washington Navy Yard, DC | Avg. Salary $91,822 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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About District of Columbia Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More
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