Game Programmer Salary in Omaha, NE

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How much does a Game Programmer make in Omaha, NE?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Game Programmer in Omaha, NE is $100,083. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $90,935 to $111,468, with most professionals earning between $82,606 and $121,833.

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Average Salary Range for Game Programmer in Omaha, NE

Average Base Salary

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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 Omaha, NE. The base salary for Game Programmer ranges from $90,935 to $111,468 with the average base salary of $100,083. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $93,787 to $116,360 with the average total cash compensation of $103,944.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $100,083 $90,935 - $111,468
Bonus $3,860 $2,852 - $4,892
Total Pay $103,944 $93,787 - $116,360
* 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 Omaha, NE

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Omaha, NE
CITY, STATE Bellevue, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,935 - $111,468 COMPARE TO Omaha, NE 0%
CITY, STATE Council Bluffs, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,935 - $111,468 COMPARE TO Omaha, NE 0%
CITY, STATE Fremont, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,352 - $109,527 COMPARE TO Omaha, NE
CITY, STATE Lincoln, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,544 - $109,762 COMPARE TO Omaha, NE
CITY, STATE Sioux City, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,252 - $105,727 COMPARE TO Omaha, NE
CITY, STATE Norfolk, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,388 - $104,669 COMPARE TO Omaha, NE
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About Omaha, Nebraska    Omaha (/ˈoʊməhɑː/ OH-mə-hah) is the largest city in the state of Nebraska and the county seat of Douglas County. Omaha is located in the Midwestern Un....More

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