As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Video Game Programmer in Springfield, MO is $70,772, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,361 weekly, or $5,898 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 Springfield, MO vary widely, spanning from $63,399 to $81,433. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,913) and 75th percentile ($76,352), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,433 per year. This $9,439 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, Springfield Video Game Programmer often earn 6.7% lower than national averages. However, Springfield currently ranks 773 statewide for Video Game Programmer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $63,399 Springfield, MO October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $66,913 Springfield, MO October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $70,772 Springfield, MO October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $76,352 Springfield, MO October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $81,433 Springfield, MO October 01, 2026
25% $66,913 10% $63,399 90% $81,433 75% $76,352 $70,772 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 Springfield, MO. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $66,913 to $76,352 with the average base salary of $70,772. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,934 to $88,898 with the average total cash compensation of $78,530.

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About Springfield, Missouri    Springfield is the third-largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 159,498....More

Springfield, Missouri  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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