Lead Game Programmer Salary in Charlotte, NC

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How much does a Lead Game Programmer make in Charlotte, NC? The average Lead Game Programmer salary in Charlotte, NC is $113,798 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $102,280 and $125,516. 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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Lead Gameplay Developer
Unreal Gigs - Santa Monica , CA
We are on the lookout for a Lead Gameplay Developer to craft groundbreaking game systems and ... Optimize all game systems and features to ensure performance aligns with technical specifications ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 66 days ago
Software Engineer
Argus Labs - San Francisco , CA
Argus is an MMO game developer and publisher built around a collective of hackers and designers in ... integrated game studio/publisher, we are uniquely positioned to lead the way. We build our own ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 7 days ago
Lead Mechanical & Project Engineer
Dexian - Golden , CO
Dexian has been egaged to idenifty a Lead Mechanical and Project Engineer for a wide portfolio of ... to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Web 3
Nexon America Inc - El Segundo , CA
About Nexon Nexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher and leading ... Lead the design and architecture of innovative decentralized applications (dApps) and smart ...
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Software and Algorithm Engineering Lead
DG Partnership - Menlo Park , CA
Software and Algorithm Engineering Lead- $229,000-$300,000-- Menlo Park, CA The Role Do you hold a ... Our game-changing algorithms and patented control systems tackle critical issues of battery safety ...
ZipRecruiter - 13 days ago
Lead Software Engineer
Talis Consulting Group - Seattle , WA
Talis is hiring a Services Architect / Senior Software Engineer to develop live-ops features for an exciting early-stage game studio. Founded by industry veterans with a proven track record of ...
LinkedIn - 27 days ago
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Average Salary Range for Lead Game Programmer in Charlotte, NC

Average Base Salary

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102280
125516
113798

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
105957
133425
119065
What is the average salary for Lead 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 Lead Game Programmer in Charlotte, NC. The base salary for Lead Game Programmer ranges from $102,280 to $125,516 with the average base salary of $113,798. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $105,957 to $133,425 with the average total cash compensation of $119,065.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $113,798 $102,280 - $125,516
Bonus $5,266 $3,677 - $7,908
Total Pay $119,065 $105,957 - $133,425
* 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.

Lead Game Programmer Salary Near Charlotte, NC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Concord, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,093 - $124,059 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Kannapolis, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,820 - $122,497 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Gastonia, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,430 - $126,927 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,788 - $127,367 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Salisbury, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,066 - $122,799 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Hickory, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,306 - $125,547 COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
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About Charlotte, North Carolina    Charlotte (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg Co....More

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