How much does a Lead Game Programmer make in Fort Wayne, IN? The average Lead Game Programmer salary in Fort Wayne, IN is $109,733 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $98,627 and $121,033. 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 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 - 78 days ago
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 ...
Jobcase.com / Upward.net - 19 days ago
Visual Concepts - Agoura Hills , CA
As one of the world's top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to ... Lead, manage, and mentor fellow online engineers, and be the primary hub of communication and ...
Jobcase.com / Upward.net - 39 days ago
Catface - Austin , TX
This position offers an experienced Java developer the chance to assume a managerial role and ... Debug, optimize and ensure the compatibility of mods with existing game elements. * Participate in ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 13 days ago
Calion Technologies - Berkeley , CA
Lead Thermal Engineer Calion is a U.S. based energy technology startup that is developing and ... Motivation to change the world and contribute towards climate tech by developing game changing ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
QDStaff - Las Vegas , NV
The Lead Game Producer/Designer will be responsible for leading the game creation and delivery ... engineers, and testers. * Excellent communication skills. * Experience in managing small and medium ...
LinkedIn - 10 days ago
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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Fort Wayne, IN. The base salary for Lead Game Programmer ranges from $98,627 to $121,033 with the average base salary of $109,733. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $102,172 to $128,659 with the average total cash compensation of $114,812.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $109,733 $98,627 - $121,033
Bonus $5,079 $3,546 - $7,626
Total Pay $114,812 $102,172 - $128,659
* 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.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Game Programmer LOCATION Fort Wayne, IN MINIMUM SALARY $84,880 MAXIMUM SALARY $103,108
JOB TITLE Video Game Programmer LOCATION Fort Wayne, IN MINIMUM SALARY $66,790 MAXIMUM SALARY $83,469
JOB TITLE Senior Game Programmer LOCATION Fort Wayne, IN MINIMUM SALARY $98,627 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,033
JOB TITLE Game Engine Programmer LOCATION Fort Wayne, IN MINIMUM SALARY $60,251 MAXIMUM SALARY $73,157
JOB TITLE Lead Game Developer LOCATION Fort Wayne, IN MINIMUM SALARY $92,834 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,589
JOB TITLE Lead Game Designer LOCATION Fort Wayne, IN MINIMUM SALARY $131,671 MAXIMUM SALARY $166,152
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About Fort Wayne, Indiana    Fort Wayne is a city in the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Allen County, United States. Located in northeastern Indiana, the city is 18 miles (....More

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