How much does a Video Game Programmer make in Ohio? The average Video Game Programmer salary in Ohio is $77,948 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $69,830 and $87,271. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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 $62,440 OH March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $69,830 OH March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $77,948 OH March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $87,271 OH March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $95,759 OH March 26, 2024
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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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Location Chillicothe, OH Avg. Salary $73,724 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, OH Avg. Salary $78,267 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Portsmouth, OH Avg. Salary $72,767 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aberdeen, OH Avg. Salary $72,289 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ada, OH Avg. Salary $74,919 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamsville, OH Avg. Salary $74,122 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addyston, OH Avg. Salary $77,868 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelphi, OH Avg. Salary $73,564 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adena, OH Avg. Salary $74,441 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akron, OH Avg. Salary $76,912 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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Altera - Menlo Park , CA
Company Overview: At Altera.AL, our mission is to build digital humans that can live, love, and grow with us. We are at the forefront of developing AI agents that can interact autonomously and collaboratively with people. Currently, we are making strides in the gaming world with our advanced AI agent in Minecraft, laying the groundwork for our agents to traverse seamlessly across various games and platforms in the future. Ideal candidate is a "full-stack" developer with a focus on client-side game development in JavaScript. Minimum 2 years of professional game development experience. Responsibilities include: Develop and optimize javascript action code for agents to interact with Minecraft using the Mineflayer API Integrate agents in to Mods for a variety of games Develop SDK's to support inclusion of agent in to Unity and / or Unreal projects Work with AI and back-end developers to create tools to support agent analysis and creation Support development of the Altera app that links age
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W2T.io - Salina , KS
W2T is sourcing a Lead Game Developer for our client. This is a full-time, direct hire, on-site position in Salina, KS. If you are not near Salina, KS you must be willing to relocate. Candidates must apply to this posting. Do not contact me directly. NO THIRD PARTIES The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a lead developer on games that use the Unreal Engine and C++. This is not a project for a first time lead. AR/VR experience is desired. This is an exciting project with a mix of Gaming, Government, AR/VR and more.
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About Us: Funkitron, Inc., at the forefront of innovation in mobile free-to-play games, is a prominent long time developer in the casual gaming industry. Based in the Boston area, we are dedicated to creating games that are not only immensely enjoyable for players but also demonstrate excellent free-to-play KPIs, ensuring long-term success and sustainability. Our commitment to balancing player satisfaction with robust business performance is the driving force behind our popular game titles. Job Description: We are looking for a skilled and experienced Unity Programmer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the development of our next top casual game, collaborating closely with designers, artists, and other programmers to bring new game concepts to life. Requirements Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement game features Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in C# using the Unity engine Optimize game p
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Studio Pixanoh - Los Angeles , CA
ABOUT STUDIO PIXANOH Studio Pixanoh is a new indie studio founded by industry veterans, leveraging talent from Riot Games, Blizzard, and Moon Studios, among others. Our first project has been signed by an excellent publisher, and we are dedicated to creating quality games in a relaxed, professional remote work environment. THE JOB We are seeking a Programmer for an upcoming isometric Action RPG title. The Programmer will be responsible mainly for porting the game to Nintendo Switch, in addition to working on development and optimization of critical systems. The ideal candidate is a seasoned Programmer with hands-on experience porting Unreal Engine games to Nintendo Switch, having shipped at least one title, or worked on the port throughout the entire process. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Write clean and scalable C++ code Profiling and optimization Porting the project to Switch and ensuring proper compatibility with our multiplayer tech and performance requirements Extend and develop core syste
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Black Rocket Productions - Falls Church , VA
Job Description OUR TECH CAMPS FOR KIDS ARE RUNNING IN ROOM - WE ARE HIRING!! APPLY NOW TO BECOME A ROCKETEER! "We think we're preparing kids for tomorrow. Kids just think it's cool!" Are you passionate about Tech Education, Video Games, Coding, Python, Roblox™, App Design, Digital Movies, Robotics, Drones, Minecraft™ or STEM? We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and talented individuals to work as Lead Instructors in our Summer programs. Summer seasonal position (4-10 weeks) starting in June In-room with kids ages 8-14 PAID training! No formal experience required Spend the summer with our AMAZING students having fun with technology! General Requirements: Located within driving distance of one of our partner regions and reliable transportation Experience with children in an educational setting preferred but not required Strong technology skills are preferred, such as 3D modeling, coding, game creation or design, animation, robotics, modifying games, video editing, digital arts, compe
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About the job Senior Software Engineer, Game Development & User Generated Content In this role you will: Design, build, implement and maintain creative tools that players use to collaboratively build within Rec Room Work autonomously solving technical design and development problems for our creator community Collaborate with teams across Rec room to build great new technology for our players We are looking for: Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience 5+ years of experience building and shipping production-ready C-family code (e.g. C#, C++) Experience working with game engines such as Unity or Unreal Excellent cross-discipline communication skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced, autonomous, and ambiguous environment. A constant desire to learn, improve, and help others improve Bonus Points: Experience working on a live online service Experience building UGC tools or systems A background in Augmented and/or Virtual Reality technologies (e.g., HTC Vive, Steam V
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