As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Video Game Programmer in Henderson, NV is $76,260, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,467 weekly, or $6,355 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Video Game Programmer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Video Game Programmer in Henderson, NV vary widely, spanning from $68,268 to $87,756. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,076) and 75th percentile ($82,277), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,756 per year. This $10,201 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, Henderson Video Game Programmer often earn 1.2% lower than national averages. However, Henderson currently ranks 434 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 $68,268 Henderson, NV April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $72,076 Henderson, NV April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $76,260 Henderson, NV April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $82,277 Henderson, NV April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $87,756 Henderson, NV April 01, 2026
25% $72,076 10% $68,268 90% $87,756 75% $82,277 $76,260 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 Henderson, NV. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $72,076 to $82,277 with the average base salary of $76,260. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,953 to $96,555 with the average total cash compensation of $85,293.

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About Henderson, Nevada    Henderson is 16 miles (26 km) southeast of downtown Las Vegas at 36°2′23″N 114°58′52″W / 36.03972°N 114.98111°W / 36.03972; -114.98111 (36.03972, -....More

Henderson, Nevada  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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