Lead Game Programmer Salary in Richmond, VA

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How much does a Lead Game Programmer make in Richmond, VA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Game Programmer in Richmond, VA is $119,063. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $95,975 to a high of $143,264, with most professionals earning between $106,978 and $131,731.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Game Programmer in Richmond, VA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
106978
131731
119063

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
110750
140167
124615
What is the average salary for Lead Game Programmer in 2025?
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 Richmond, VA. The base salary for Lead Game Programmer ranges from $106,978 to $131,731 with the average base salary of $119,063. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $110,750 to $140,167 with the average total cash compensation of $124,615.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $119,063 $106,978 - $131,731
Bonus $5,552 $3,772 - $8,437
Total Pay $124,615 $110,750 - $140,167
* 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 Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,648 - $131,325 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,648 - $131,325 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,339 - $127,250 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,339 - $127,250 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,944 - $126,763 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,109 - $126,966 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
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About Richmond, Virginia    Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical ....More

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