How much does a Video Game Writer make in Drytown, CA? The average Video Game Writer salary in Drytown, CA is $77,719 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $65,950 and $89,898. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Video Game Writer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $55,235 Drytown,CA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $65,950 Drytown,CA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $77,719 Drytown,CA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $89,898 Drytown,CA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $100,987 Drytown,CA May 28, 2024
25% $65,950 10% $55,235 90% $100,987 75% $89,898 $77,719 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 Drytown, CA. The base salary for Video Game Writer ranges from $65,950 to $89,898 with the average base salary of $77,719. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,154 to $93,175 with the average total cash compensation of $80,078.
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About Drytown, California    Drytown (formerly, Dry Town) is a census-designated place in Amador County, California. It is located 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south of Plymouth on Dry Cree....More

Drytown, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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