How much does a Junior Game Designer make in Ann Arbor, MI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Junior Game Designer in Ann Arbor, MI is $78,217. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $64,904 to a high of $93,658, with most professionals earning between $71,249 and $86,299.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Junior Game Designer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Junior Game Designer in Ann Arbor, MI. The base salary for Junior Game Designer ranges from $71,249 to $86,299 with the average base salary of $78,217. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,733 to $89,723 with the average total cash compensation of $79,928.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $78,217 $71,249 - $86,299
Bonus $1,711 $1,484 - $3,423
Total Pay $79,928 $72,733 - $89,723
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Ann Arbor, MI
CITY, STATE Canton, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,547 - $86,661 COMPARE TO Ann Arbor, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,658 - $85,584 COMPARE TO Ann Arbor, MI
CITY, STATE Novi, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,325 - $86,392 COMPARE TO Ann Arbor, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,176 - $85,001 COMPARE TO Ann Arbor, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,992 - $84,777 COMPARE TO Ann Arbor, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,103 - $84,912 COMPARE TO Ann Arbor, MI
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Junior Game Developer LOCATION Ann Arbor, MI MINIMUM SALARY $64,764 MAXIMUM SALARY $79,442
JOB TITLE Senior Game Designer LOCATION Ann Arbor, MI MINIMUM SALARY $78,368 MAXIMUM SALARY $96,067
JOB TITLE Associate Game Designer LOCATION Ann Arbor, MI MINIMUM SALARY $60,197 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,824
JOB TITLE Game Level Designer LOCATION Ann Arbor, MI MINIMUM SALARY $43,668 MAXIMUM SALARY $74,839
JOB TITLE Game Economy Designer LOCATION Ann Arbor, MI MINIMUM SALARY $86,868 MAXIMUM SALARY $108,167
JOB TITLE Lead Game Designer LOCATION Ann Arbor, MI MINIMUM SALARY $132,676 MAXIMUM SALARY $170,188
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About Ann Arbor, Michigan    Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. The 2010 census recorded its population to be 113,934, mak....More

Ann Arbor, Michigan  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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