How much does a Video Game Writer make in Buffalo, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Video Game Writer in Buffalo, NY is $72,930. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $54,304 to a high of $92,659, with most professionals earning between $63,181 and $83,257.

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Video Game Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $54,304 Buffalo,NY March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $63,181 Buffalo,NY March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $72,930 Buffalo,NY March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $83,257 Buffalo,NY March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $92,659 Buffalo,NY March 01, 2025
25% $63,181 10% $54,304 90% $92,659 75% $83,257 $72,930 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Video Game Writer ?

Video game writing is the art and craft of writing scripts for video games. Similar to screenwriting, it is typically a freelance profession. It includes many differences from writing for film, due to the non-linear and interactive nature of most video games, and the necessity to work closely with video game designers and voice actors. There are many differing types of text in video games in comparison to stage shows or movies, including written text, foreign or made-up languages, and often situation-based information. Especially when developing Triple A games, more than one writer will be req...

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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 Writer in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Video Game Writer ranges from $63,181 to $83,257 with the average base salary of $72,930. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,242 to $85,796 with the average total cash compensation of $74,722.
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