Game Programmer Salary in San Antonio, TX

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How much does a Game Programmer make in San Antonio, TX? The average Game Programmer salary in San Antonio, TX is $94,275 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $86,063 and $104,545. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Unreal Engine 5 Mixed Reality Game Programmer

Unreal Staffing, Inc - Santa Monica , CA

We are seeking an experienced Unreal Engine 5 Mixed Reality Game Programmer to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in game development and be proficient in ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Lead Game Developer (Hybrid)

W2T.io - Salina , KS

W2T is sourcing a Lead Game Developer for our client. This is a full-time, direct hire, hybrid position in Salina, KS. On 4/24, this position was updated to Hybrid from on-site. You MUST be willing ...

LinkedIn - 13 days ago

Senior/Lead Gameplay Engineer/Developer

Absolute IT - Eastborough , KS

Candidate must be a Top Level Game Developer who can code, develop, design and knows gaming Basic Qualifications * 4+ years of experience with Unreal Engine 4 * 4+ years with C++, both within the ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 7 days ago

Gameplay Engineer (Jr/Mid)

UpRecruit - Los Angeles , CA

Requirements: 3+ years game development experience * Location: 100% Remote Our client, a remote-friendly gaming startup, is seeking a Gameplay Engineer to join their passionate team. The person in ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 15 days ago

Senior Gameplay Engineer - Remote Worldwide

Nxt Level - Salt Lake City , UT

A minimum of five years' experience in game development. * A history of shipping at least one high-quality AAA game for PC or Console. * A robust programming background with strong knowledge of C

LinkedIn - 23 days ago

Game Developer

Altera - Menlo Park , CA

Ideal candidate is a "full-stack" developer with a focus on client-side game development in JavaScript. Minimum 2 years of professional game development experience. Responsibilities include

LinkedIn - 23 days ago

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 San Antonio, TX

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86063

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94275

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88781

109105

97806

What is the average salary for Game Programmer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Game Programmer in San Antonio, TX. The base salary for Game Programmer ranges from $86,063 to $104,545 with the average base salary of $94,275. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,781 to $109,105 with the average total cash compensation of $97,806.

View Average Salary for Game Programmer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$94,275	$86,063 - $104,545
Bonus	$3,531	$2,718 - $4,560
Total Pay	$97,806	$88,781 - $109,105

* 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 San Antonio, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Antonio, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,475 - $108,689	COMPARE TO San Antonio, TX
CITY, STATE Round Rock, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,135 - $108,277	COMPARE TO San Antonio, TX
CITY, STATE Killeen, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,719 - $100,483	COMPARE TO San Antonio, TX
CITY, STATE Temple, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,187 - $99,837	COMPARE TO San Antonio, TX
CITY, STATE Corpus Christi, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,390 - $103,727	COMPARE TO San Antonio, TX
CITY, STATE Laredo, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,087 - $98,500	COMPARE TO San Antonio, TX

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About San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio (/ˌsæn ænˈtoʊnioʊ/; from Spanish, "Saint Anthony"), officially the City of San Antonio, is the seventh-most populous city in the United States, and the second-most populous city in both Texas and the Southern United States, with more than 1.5 million residents. Founded as a Spanish mission and colonial outpost in 1718, the city became the first chartered civil settlement in present-day Texas in 1731. The area was still part of the Spanish Empire, and later of the Mexican Republic. Today it is the state's oldest municipality. The city's deep history is contrasted with its rapid rec...

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