Game Programmer Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Game Programmer make in Chicago, IL? The average Game Programmer salary in Chicago, IL is $104,275 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $95,192 and $115,634. 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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Lead Game Developer (On-Site)

W2T.io - Salina , KS

W2T is sourcing a Lead Game Developer for our client. This is a full-time, direct hire, on-site position in Salina, KS. If you are not near Salina, KS you must be willing to relocate. Candidates must ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Gameplay Engineer (Jr/Mid)

UpRecruit - Los Angeles , CA

Requirements: 3+ years game development experience * Location: 100% Remote Our client, a remote-friendly gaming startup, is seeking a Gameplay Engineer to join their passionate team. The person in ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 3 days ago

Senior Gameplay Engineer - Remote Worldwide

Nxt Level - Salt Lake City , UT

A minimum of five years' experience in game development. * A history of shipping at least one high-quality AAA game for PC or Console. * A robust programming background with strong knowledge of C

LinkedIn - 11 days ago

Game Developer

Altera - Menlo Park , CA

Ideal candidate is a "full-stack" developer with a focus on client-side game development in JavaScript. Minimum 2 years of professional game development experience. Responsibilities include

LinkedIn - 11 days ago

Game Programming Professor - full-time, part-time, or adjunct

University of Advancing Technology - Tempe , AZ

If you love game programming and have a passion for education, UAT is the place for you! Who We Are: University of Advancing Technology (UAT) is an elite intimate private college in Tempe, AZ focused ...

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Gameplay Developer

Eleventh Hour Games - Dallas , TX

Position Summary As a Game Developer for Eleventh Hour Games , you'll be responsible for a wide range of tasks across many parts of the game. This includes new feature development, debugging, and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 28 days ago

What does a Game Programmer do?

Common responsibilities of a Game Programmer

Support Mass Virtual customers by identifying and correcting software bugs.

October 05, 2022

Develop, implement, and maintain gameplay features that integrate well into the existing training software.

December 01, 2022

Suggest, design and implement improvements to the inner workings of game engines.

December 29, 2022

Provide accurate schedules and estimates for completing tasks on time.

March 11, 2023

Implement new game features into slot games per the Team Designer and mathematicians.

March 15, 2023

Document and peer review technical designs with other software engineers.

April 05, 2023

Follow best practices of development processes and coding standards.

April 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Game Programmer in Chicago, IL

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95192

115634

104275

Average Total Cash Compensation

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98197

120676

108181

What is the average salary for Game Programmer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Game Programmer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Game Programmer ranges from $95,192 to $115,634 with the average base salary of $104,275. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,197 to $120,676 with the average total cash compensation of $108,181.

View Average Salary for Game Programmer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$104,275	$95,192 - $115,634
Bonus	$3,906	$3,005 - $5,043
Total Pay	$108,181	$98,197 - $120,676

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Game Programmer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,727 - $116,284	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,727 - $116,284	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,618 - $116,152	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,691 - $116,240	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,691 - $116,240	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,548 - $113,637	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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