Game Master Salary in the United States

How much does a Game Master make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Game Master in the United States is $57,003 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Game Master's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,268
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,099 to $66,564
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,813
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Wage
75th Percentile $66,564 $5,547 $1,280 $32
Average $57,003 $4,750 $1,096 $27
25th Percentile $50,099 $4,175 $963 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Game Master Salaries

A Game Master's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Game Master Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Game Master's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,759
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $54,064
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,300
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,393
  • Expert (over 8 years): $59,815
Levels Salary
Entry Level Game Master$53,759
Intermediate Level Game Master$54,064
Senior Level Game Master$56,300
Specialist Level Game Master$59,393
Expert Level Game Master$59,815
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$54,064 < 2 yrs
$56,300 2-4 yrs
$59,393 5-8 yrs
$59,815 > 8 yrs
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How Do Game Master Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Game Masters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $63,114.
  • California: $62,875.
  • Massachusetts: $62,037.

Top Paying Cities for Game Masters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $71,898
  • San Francisco: $71,191
  • Oakland: $69,612

What Skills Can Increase a Game Master's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 14.16% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • AML (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): Anti-money laundering (AML) refers to laws and regulations intended to stop criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income.
  • Performance Review (Mentioned in 0.68% Job Postings): Assessing employee performance and identifying strengths and weaknesses to promote communication and provide constructive performance feedback.
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Customer Service 14.16%
AML 1.37%
Performance Review 0.68%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Game Master's salary.
  • Organizational Development: Can increase your salary by up to 34%.
  • Business Administration: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Taking Action: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Organizational Development
 $76,384
34%
Business Administration
 $68,404
20%
Taking Action
 $67,264
18%
Analysis
 $64,984
14%
Initiative
 $64,414
13%
Test Strategy
 $62,704
10%
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How Education impacts a Game Master's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Game Masters enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Game Master with a No Diploma is between $51,344 and $57,745).

Game Master Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Game Master
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 54.2%
High School 54.2%
Associates 8.3%
Bachelors 37.5%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Game Master Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Game Master's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$50,099
Average $57,003/year
$66,564
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Average $4,750/month
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$963
Average $1,096/week
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Average $27/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $66,564 $5,547 $1,280 $32
Average $57,003 $4,750 $1,096 $27
25th Percentile $50,099 $4,175 $963 $24

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Salary Trends for Game Master

Salaries for a Game Master can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $39,857 in 2023 to around $38,180 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Game Master salary trends, .

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