Video Game Writer Salary in El Portal, California

Video Game Writer Salary in El Portal, CA

How much does a Video Game Writer make in El Portal, CA? The average Video Game Writer salary in El Portal, CA is $74,526 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $63,241 and $86,205. 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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10th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $52,966 El Portal,CA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $63,241 El Portal,CA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $74,526 El Portal,CA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $86,205 El Portal,CA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary $96,839 El Portal,CA May 28, 2024
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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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    Art Designer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Video Game Writer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Creative Supervisor

    3 - 5 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 Writer in El Portal, CA. The base salary for Video Game Writer ranges from $63,241 to $86,205 with the average base salary of $74,526. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,395 to $89,347 with the average total cash compensation of $76,789.
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About El Portal, California    El Portal is a census-designated place in Mariposa County, California. It is located 11.5 miles (19 km) west-southwest of Yosemite Village, at an elev....More

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

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