Game Programmer Salary in Syracuse, NY

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How much does a Game Programmer make in Syracuse, NY? The average Game Programmer salary in Syracuse, NY is $99,310 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $90,659 and $110,129. 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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Gameplay Engineer (Jr/Mid)
UpRecruit - Austin , TX
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 - 30 days ago
Virtual Game Developer
nFocus Solutions - Beverly , KS
The Army develops and conducts training in virtual 3D game engines to educate and train Soldiers. This rolewill be responsible for the creation, updating, and maintenance of virtual 3D environments ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 33 days ago
Senior Gameplay Developer
Eleventh Hour Games - Dallas , TX
Qualifications: * 8+ years of game development experience in a programming role * Experience working on at minimum two shipped titles * Strong proficiency in Unity game engine and C# programming ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 44 days ago
Live Operations Game Designer
Mythical Games - Seattle , WA
Our goal is to launch exceptional video games that leverage distributed ledger tech while providing a platform that will allow other game developers to do the same. At Mythical Games, we are proud of ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 10 days ago
Senior Game Designer
Lost Boys Interactive - Madison , WI
Design and implement assigned elements of a complete game feature by working in close collaboration with programmers, artists and production * Act as a technical expert on a small area of the game ...
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Part-Time Instructor, School of Game Development
Academy of Art University - San Francisco , CA
Academy of Art University's School of Game Development is currently hiring Part-Time Instructors to teach a variety of Game Development classes including Game Programming and Game Scripting, for the ...
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Average Salary Range for Game Programmer in Syracuse, NY

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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 Syracuse, NY. The base salary for Game Programmer ranges from $90,659 to $110,129 with the average base salary of $99,310. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $93,522 to $114,931 with the average total cash compensation of $103,029.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $99,310 $90,659 - $110,129
Bonus $3,719 $2,864 - $4,802
Total Pay $103,029 $93,522 - $114,931
* 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 Syracuse, NY

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Clay, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,708 - $110,189 COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Utica, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,798 - $107,869 COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Binghamton, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,903 - $106,782 COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,910 - $109,220 COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,910 - $109,220 COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,331 - $112,160 COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
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About Syracuse, New York    Syracuse is located at 43°2′49″N 76°8′40″W / 43.04694°N 76.14444°W / 43.04694; -76.14444 (43.046899, -76.144423). It is located about 87 miles (140....More

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