Game Programmer Salary in Hartford, CT

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How much does a Game Programmer make in Hartford, CT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Game Programmer in Hartford, CT is $112,472. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $102,192 to $125,266, with most professionals earning between $92,832 and $136,914.

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Average Salary Range for Game Programmer in Hartford, CT

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
102192
125266
112472

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
105397
130763
116810
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 Hartford, CT. The base salary for Game Programmer ranges from $102,192 to $125,266 with the average base salary of $112,472. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $105,397 to $130,763 with the average total cash compensation of $116,810.

View Average Salary for Game Programmer as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $112,472 $102,192 - $125,266
Bonus $4,338 $3,205 - $5,498
Total Pay $116,810 $105,397 - $130,763
* 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 Hartford, CT

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Hartford, CT
CITY, STATE East Hartford, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,192 - $125,266 COMPARE TO Hartford, CT 0%
CITY, STATE West Hartford, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,192 - $125,266 COMPARE TO Hartford, CT 0%
CITY, STATE Manchester, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,192 - $125,266 COMPARE TO Hartford, CT 0%
CITY, STATE Bristol, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,885 - $124,890 COMPARE TO Hartford, CT
CITY, STATE New Britain, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,885 - $124,890 COMPARE TO Hartford, CT
CITY, STATE Meriden, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,885 - $124,890 COMPARE TO Hartford, CT
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