How much does a Video Game Programmer make in Topeka, KS?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Video Game Programmer in Topeka, KS is $76,543. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $61,132 to a high of $94,223, with most professionals earning between $68,476 and $85,797.

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Video Game Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $61,132 Topeka,KS March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $68,476 Topeka,KS March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $76,543 Topeka,KS March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $85,797 Topeka,KS March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $94,223 Topeka,KS March 01, 2025
25% $68,476 10% $61,132 90% $94,223 75% $85,797 $76,543 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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78387
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 $68,476 to $85,797 with the average base salary of $76,543. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,862 to $88,734 with the average total cash compensation of $78,387.

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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

Topeka, Kansas  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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