As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Video Game Programmer in Warren, MI is $79,458, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,528 weekly, or $6,622 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 Warren, MI vary widely, spanning from $71,181 to $91,427. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,125) and 75th percentile ($85,723), while top earners (90th percentile) make $91,427 per year. This $10,598 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, Warren Video Game Programmer often earn 1.1% lower than national averages. However, Warren currently ranks 362 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 $71,181 Warren, MI October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $75,125 Warren, MI October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $79,458 Warren, MI October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $85,723 Warren, MI October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $91,427 Warren, MI October 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 Warren, MI. The base salary for Video Game Programmer ranges from $75,125 to $85,723 with the average base salary of $79,458. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,517 to $99,808 with the average total cash compensation of $88,168.

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About Warren, Michigan    Warren is a city in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The 2010 census places the city's population at 134,056, making Warren the largest ci....More

Warren, Michigan  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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