As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Video Game Programmer in Kingsport, TN is $68,614, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,320 weekly, or $5,718 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 Kingsport, TN vary widely, spanning from $61,452 to $78,949. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,865) and 75th percentile ($74,024), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,949 per year. This $9,159 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, Kingsport Video Game Programmer often earn 5.9% lower than national averages. However, Kingsport currently ranks 786 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 $61,452 Kingsport, TN July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $64,865 Kingsport, TN July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $68,614 Kingsport, TN July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $74,024 Kingsport, TN July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $78,949 Kingsport, TN July 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 Kingsport, TN. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $64,865 to $74,024 with the average base salary of $68,614. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,847 to $87,519 with the average total cash compensation of $77,310.

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About Kingsport, Tennessee    Kingsport is located in western Sullivan County at 36°32′N 82°33′W / 36.533°N 82.550°W / 36.533; -82.550 (36.5369, −82.5421), at the intersection o....More

Kingsport, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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