As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Video Game Programmer in Greenville, SC is $72,188, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,388 weekly, or $6,016 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 Greenville, SC vary widely, spanning from $64,656 to $83,059. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,246) and 75th percentile ($77,878), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,059 per year. This $9,632 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, Greenville Video Game Programmer often earn 1.2% lower than national averages. However, Greenville currently ranks 666 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 $64,656 Greenville, SC May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $68,246 Greenville, SC May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $72,188 Greenville, SC May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $77,878 Greenville, SC May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $83,059 Greenville, SC May 01, 2026
25% $68,246 10% $64,656 90% $83,059 75% $77,878 $72,188 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 Greenville, SC. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $68,246 to $77,878 with the average base salary of $72,188. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,061 to $91,606 with the average total cash compensation of $80,923.

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About Greenville, South Carolina    Greenville is located at 34°50′40″N 82°23′8″W / 34.84444°N 82.38556°W / 34.84444; -82.38556 (34.844313, −82.385428), roughly equidistant between At....More

Greenville, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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