Junior Game Designer Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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How much does a Junior Game Designer make in Santa Cruz, CA? The average Junior Game Designer salary in Santa Cruz, CA is $80,469 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $72,883 and $89,868. 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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Associate Game Designer
Intrepid Studios - San Diego , CA
Our Junior Game Designer would live and breathe games, and understand gamers. They have experience designing games, either in school or professionally. They want to be challenged to learn new skills ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 46 days ago
Junior Designer
Speedo - Cypress , CA
Junior Designer Cypress, California (Hybrid) WE ARE SPEEDO The world's leading swimwear brand ... Success is a team game * With clarity and courage * Better as standard * In good conscience We ...
LinkedIn - 22 days ago
Senior Product Designer #1843
Pivotal Talent Search - El Segundo , CA
The group is focused on creating new product opportunities from a beloved game franchise translated ... Mentor junior designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 7 days ago
Lead Graphic Designer
KTeam - Los Angeles , CA
... care game from the inside out. Our ideal candidate has a mastery of social media, is on the pulse ... Delegate and oversee projects to the Jr. Designer * Help develop smart, witty, scroll-stopping ...
LinkedIn - 20 days ago
Senior Lighting Designer
AMA Group - El Segundo , CA
... and gaming. Role Responsibilities: As a Senior Lighting Designer, you will be considered a first ... Provide mentorship and guidance to junior members of the design team Requirements: Education
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 23 days ago
Senior ASIC Designer
Western Digital - Roseville , CA
From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and ... mentoring junior designer * Desirable Skills: * Knowledge of FPGA design and prototyping
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 17 days ago
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What is the average salary for Junior Game Designer in 2024?
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 Santa Cruz, CA. The base salary for Junior Game Designer ranges from $72,883 to $89,868 with the average base salary of $80,469. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,624 to $92,879 with the average total cash compensation of $82,268.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $80,469 $72,883 - $89,868
Bonus $1,799 $1,741 - $3,011
Total Pay $82,268 $74,624 - $92,879
* 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.

Junior Game Designer Salary Near Santa Cruz, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE San Jose, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,888 - $100,970 COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,888 - $100,970 COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,731 - $100,777 COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Salinas, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,292 - $89,139 COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Monterey, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,449 - $89,332 COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,473 - $97,994 COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
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About Santa Cruz, California    Santa Cruz (/ˈsæntə ˈkruːz/, Spanish: Holy Cross) is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California. As of 2013 the U.S. Census Bur....More

Santa Cruz, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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