How much does a Video Game Programmer make in Pocatello, ID?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Video Game Programmer in Pocatello, ID is $66,686. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $59,666 to a high of $76,700, with most professionals earning between $63,012 and $71,928.

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Video Game Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $59,666 Pocatello,ID April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $63,012 Pocatello,ID April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $66,686 Pocatello,ID April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $71,928 Pocatello,ID April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $76,700 Pocatello,ID April 01, 2025
25% $63,012 10% $59,666 90% $76,700 75% $71,928 $66,686 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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66686

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63012
71928
66686
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 Pocatello, ID. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $63,012 to $71,928 with the average base salary of $66,686. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,012 to $71,928 with the average total cash compensation of $66,686.

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About Pocatello, Idaho    Pocatello (/ˈpoʊkəˈtɛloʊ/ (listen)) is the county seat and largest city of Bannock County, with a small portion on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in....More

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