As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Video Game Programmer in Lowell, MA is $83,951, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,614 weekly, or $6,996 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 Lowell, MA vary widely, spanning from $75,153 to $96,607. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($79,346) and 75th percentile ($90,576), while top earners (90th percentile) make $96,607 per year. This $11,230 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, Lowell Video Game Programmer often earn 1.1% higher than national averages. However, Lowell currently ranks 157 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 $75,153 Lowell, MA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $79,346 Lowell, MA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $83,951 Lowell, MA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $90,576 Lowell, MA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $96,607 Lowell, MA April 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 Lowell, MA. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $79,346 to $90,576 with the average base salary of $83,951. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,614 to $106,294 with the average total cash compensation of $93,896.

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About Lowell, Massachusetts    Lowell is a city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Located in Middlesex County, Lowell (along with Cambridge) was a county seat until Massach....More

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