How much does a Video Game Programmer make in Racine, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Video Game Programmer in Racine, WI is $74,726. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $66,860 to a high of $85,947, with most professionals earning between $70,609 and $80,600.

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Video Game Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $66,860 Racine,WI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $70,609 Racine,WI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $74,726 Racine,WI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $80,600 Racine,WI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $85,947 Racine,WI April 01, 2025
25% $70,609 10% $66,860 90% $85,947 75% $80,600 $74,726 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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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 Racine, WI. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $70,609 to $80,600 with the average base salary of $74,726. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,609 to $80,600 with the average total cash compensation of $74,726.

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About Racine, Wisconsin    Racine (/rəˈsiːn/ rə-SEEN) is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located on the shore of Lake Michigan at....More

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