How much does a Video Game Programmer make in Greensboro, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Video Game Programmer in Greensboro, NC is $71,959. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $64,383 to a high of $82,764, with most professionals earning between $67,994 and $77,615.

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Video Game Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $64,383 Greensboro,NC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $67,994 Greensboro,NC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $71,959 Greensboro,NC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $77,615 Greensboro,NC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $82,764 Greensboro,NC April 01, 2025
25% $67,994 10% $64,383 90% $82,764 75% $77,615 $71,959 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 Greensboro, NC. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $67,994 to $77,615 with the average base salary of $71,959. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,994 to $77,615 with the average total cash compensation of $71,959.

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About Greensboro, North Carolina    Greensboro (/ˈɡriːnzbʌroʊ/ (listen); formerly Greensborough) is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the 3rd-most populous city in North ....More

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