Game Programmer Salary in Gary, IN

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How much does a Game Programmer make in Gary, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Game Programmer in Gary, IN is $105,037. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $95,436 to $116,985, with most professionals earning between $86,695 and $127,863.

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Average Salary Range for Game Programmer in Gary, IN

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What is the average salary for Game Programmer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Game Programmer in Gary, IN. The base salary for Game Programmer ranges from $95,436 to $116,985 with the average base salary of $105,037. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,429 to $122,119 with the average total cash compensation of $109,088.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $105,037 $95,436 - $116,985
Bonus $4,051 $2,993 - $5,134
Total Pay $109,088 $98,429 - $122,119
* 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 Gary, IN

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Hammond, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,436 - $116,985 COMPARE TO Gary, IN 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,054 - $121,419 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Tinley Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,818 - $118,679 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Chicago, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,169 - $121,561 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Orland Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,971 - $118,867 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,169 - $121,561 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
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About Gary, Indiana    Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States, 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Chicago, Illinois. Gary is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes Nationa....More

Gary, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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