Video Game Programmer Salary in Seattle, Washington

Video Game Programmer Salary in Seattle, WA

How much does a Video Game Programmer make in Seattle, WA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Video Game Programmer in Seattle, WA is $85,271. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $76,295 to a high of $98,075, with most professionals earning between $80,572 and $91,973.

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10th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $76,295 Seattle,WA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $80,572 Seattle,WA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $85,271 Seattle,WA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $91,973 Seattle,WA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $98,075 Seattle,WA March 01, 2025
25% $80,572 10% $76,295 90% $98,075 75% $91,973 $85,271 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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    Video Game Programmer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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85271

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85271
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 Seattle, WA. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $80,572 to $91,973 with the average base salary of $85,271. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,572 to $91,973 with the average total cash compensation of $85,271.

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