As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Video Game Programmer in Topeka, KS is $71,197, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,369 weekly, or $5,933 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Video Game Programmer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Video Game Programmer in Topeka, KS vary widely, spanning from $63,736 to $81,930. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,291) and 75th percentile ($76,815), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,930 per year. This $9,524 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, Topeka Video Game Programmer often earn 4.1% lower than national averages. However, Topeka currently ranks 696 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 $63,736 Topeka, KS April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $67,291 Topeka, KS April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $71,197 Topeka, KS April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $76,815 Topeka, KS April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $81,930 Topeka, KS April 01, 2026
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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 Topeka, KS. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $67,291 to $76,815 with the average base salary of $71,197. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,911 to $90,145 with the average total cash compensation of $79,631.

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About Topeka, Kansas    Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kans....More

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