As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Video Game Programmer in Duluth, MN is $74,947, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,441 weekly, or $6,246 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 Duluth, MN vary widely, spanning from $67,141 to $86,234. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,861) and 75th percentile ($80,855), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,234 per year. This $9,994 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, Duluth Video Game Programmer often earn 6.1% lower than national averages. However, Duluth currently ranks 509 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 $67,141 Duluth, MN August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $70,861 Duluth, MN August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $74,947 Duluth, MN August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $80,855 Duluth, MN August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $86,234 Duluth, MN August 01, 2026
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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 Duluth, MN. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $70,861 to $80,855 with the average base salary of $74,947. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,391 to $95,836 with the average total cash compensation of $84,660.

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