What are the main factors that influence a Game Programmer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Game Programmer's salary?

A Game Programmer's salary grows with experience: starting around $101,295 for beginners, reaching about $104,236 at mid-level, and approach $109,585 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Game Programmer?

Game Programmer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Game Programmer roles are District of Columbia $113,963, California $113,531, Massachusetts $112,018. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Game Programmer roles make?

Salaries for Game Programmer level roles vary by specialization: Game Director: $192,184; Senior Game Programmer: $123,786; Lead Game Programmer: $121,566; game design: $106,428; Game Engineer: $84,438.

Game Programmer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Game Programmer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Game Programmer in Delaware is $104,236 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,397
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $97,660 to $116,359
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,672

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Game Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,359	$9,697	$2,238	$56
Average	$104,236	$8,686	$2,005	$50
25th Percentile	$97,660	$8,138	$1,878	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Game Programmer Salaries

A Game Programmer'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Game Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Game Programmer'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): $101,295
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,481
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,236
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,228
Expert (over 8 years): $109,585

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Game Programmer	$101,295
Intermediate Level Game Programmer	$101,481
Senior Level Game Programmer	$104,236
Specialist Level Game Programmer	$109,228
Expert Level Game Programmer	$109,585

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How Do Game Programmer 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 Programmers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $113,963.
California: $113,531.
Massachusetts: $112,018.

District of Columbia $113,963 California $113,531 Massachusetts $112,018 Washington $111,606 New Jersey $111,565 Alaska $111,421 Connecticut $110,000 New York $109,424

Hawaii $107,581 Rhode Island $106,717 Maryland $106,130 Minnesota $105,327 Colorado $105,018 Illinois $104,916 Oregon $104,524 Delaware $104,236

New Hampshire $104,055 Virginia $103,650 Pennsylvania $102,466 Nevada $101,869 North Dakota $101,673 Michigan $101,364 Wisconsin $101,251 Vermont $101,025

Texas $100,397 Maine $100,356 Arizona $100,294 Ohio $100,222 Georgia $99,275 Indiana $98,802 Wyoming $98,709 Utah $98,565

Iowa $98,503 Kansas $98,009 Louisiana $97,865 North Carolina $97,813 Missouri $97,793 Florida $97,391 Montana $97,175 Nebraska $96,969

Kentucky $96,856 South Carolina $96,444 Tennessee $96,187 Idaho $96,084 New Mexico $95,333 Oklahoma $95,168 Alabama $94,561 South Dakota $93,542

Arkansas $92,986 West Virginia $92,688 Mississippi $91,792

Top Paying Cities for Game Programmers

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:

Lincoln: $107,880
Little Creek: $106,881
Magnolia: $107,324

Lincoln, DE $107,880 Little Creek, DE $106,881 Magnolia, DE $107,324 Milford, DE $107,880 Marydel, DE $106,480 Millsboro, DE $107,880 Millville, DE $108,600 Milton, DE $107,880

Nassau, DE $107,880 Ocean View, DE $108,600 Rehoboth Beach, DE $108,600 Seaford, DE $106,748 Selbyville, DE $108,600 Smyrna, DE $106,357 Viola, DE $107,324 Woodside, DE $107,015

Bear, DE $105,574 Newark, DE $105,615 Claymont, DE $105,698 Delaware City, DE $105,615 Hockessin, DE $105,698 Kirkwood, DE $105,615 Middletown, DE $106,140 Montchanin, DE $105,698

New Castle, DE $105,698 Odessa, DE $106,284 Port Penn, DE $105,327 Rockland, DE $105,698 Saint Georges, DE $105,615 Townsend, DE $106,130 Winterthur, DE $105,698 Lewes, DE $107,880

Wilmington, DE $105,698 Dover, DE $106,830 Dover Afb, DE $107,077 Bethany Beach, DE $108,600 Bethel, DE $106,748 Bridgeville, DE $107,880 Camden Wyoming, DE $106,943 Cheswold, DE $106,583

Clayton, DE $106,315 Dagsboro, DE $108,600 Delmar, DE $106,748 Ellendale, DE $107,880 Felton, DE $107,880 Fenwick Island, DE $108,600 Frankford, DE $108,600 Frederica, DE $107,880

Georgetown, DE $107,880 Greenwood, DE $107,880 Harbeson, DE $107,880 Harrington, DE $107,880 Hartly, DE $106,264 Houston, DE $107,880 Kenton, DE $106,315 Laurel, DE $106,748

Yorklyn, DE $105,698

Game Programmer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Game Programmer'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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$97,660

Average $104,236/year

$116,359

$8,138

Average $8,686/month

$9,697

$1,878

Average $2,005/week

$2,238

$47

Average $50/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,359	$9,697	$2,238	$56
Average	$104,236	$8,686	$2,005	$50
25th Percentile	$97,660	$8,138	$1,878	$47

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