As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Video Game Programmer in Moline, IL is $73,029, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,404 weekly, or $6,086 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 Moline, IL vary widely, spanning from $65,418 to $84,027. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,045) and 75th percentile ($78,786), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,027 per year. This $9,741 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, Moline Video Game Programmer often earn 8.2% lower than national averages. However, Moline currently ranks 618 statewide for Video Game Programmer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Video Game Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $65,418 Moline, IL June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $69,045 Moline, IL June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $73,029 Moline, IL June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $78,786 Moline, IL June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $84,027 Moline, IL June 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 Moline, IL. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $69,045 to $78,786 with the average base salary of $73,029. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,088 to $92,913 with the average total cash compensation of $82,073.

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About Moline, Illinois    Moline (/moʊˈliːn/ moh-LEEN) is a city located in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. With a population of 43,977 in 2010, it is the largest....More

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