Game Programmer Salary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

How much does a Game Programmer make in Milwaukee, WI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Game Programmer in Milwaukee, WI is $104,710. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $95,140 to $116,623, with most professionals earning between $86,427 and $127,469.

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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 Milwaukee, WI

Average Base Salary

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95140

116623

104710

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

98123

121743

108751

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 Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for Game Programmer ranges from $95,140 to $116,623 with the average base salary of $104,710. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,123 to $121,743 with the average total cash compensation of $108,751.

View Average Salary for Game Programmer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$104,710	$95,140 - $116,623
Bonus	$4,040	$2,983 - $5,120
Total Pay	$108,751	$98,123 - $121,743

* 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 Milwaukee, WI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,371 - $115,680	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,029 - $115,261	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Kenosha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,029 - $115,261	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukegan, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,643 - $117,239	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,403 - $114,494	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,625 - $123,346	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI

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About Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee lies along the shores and bluffs of Lake Michigan at the confluence of three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic, and the Milwaukee. Smaller rivers, such as the Root River and Lincoln Creek, also flow through the city. Milwaukee's terrain is sculpted by the glacier path and includes steep bluffs along Lake Michigan that begin about a mile (1.6 km) north of downtown. In addition, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Milwaukee is the Kettle Moraine and lake country that provides an industrial landscape combined with inland lakes. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has ...

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