Lead Game Programmer Salary in Rockford, IL

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How much does a Lead Game Programmer make in Rockford, IL? The average Lead Game Programmer salary in Rockford, IL is $114,620 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $103,018 and $126,422. 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 Game Developer (On-Site)
W2T.io - Salina , KS
W2T is sourcing a Lead Game Developer for our client. This is a full-time, direct hire, on-site position in Salina, KS. If you are not near Salina, KS you must be willing to relocate. Candidates must ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Virtual Reality Game Developer
SimiGon - Charlotte , NC
Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you lead the development of innovative ... game developer to join our team! The ideal candidate will be a passionate and skilled individual ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
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 - 63 days ago
Software Engineer, Gameplay
Snail Games USA - Culver City , CA
Lead the creation of innovative gameplay experiences ... Contribute to the formulation of game architecture, technical designs, and postmortems. * Conduct ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 83 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 - 4 days ago
Lead Programmer Analyst
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. - Atlantic City , NJ
In this role, you will lead a team dedicated to modernizing and enhancing gaming-specific products ... If you're an enthusiastic programmer with leadership skills and a passion for software development ...
LinkedIn - 61 days ago
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Average Salary Range for Lead Game Programmer in Rockford, IL

Average Base Salary

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103018
126422
114620

Average Total Cash Compensation

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106722
134387
119924
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 Rockford, IL. The base salary for Lead Game Programmer ranges from $103,018 to $126,422 with the average base salary of $114,620. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,722 to $134,387 with the average total cash compensation of $119,924.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $114,620 $103,018 - $126,422
Bonus $5,304 $3,703 - $7,965
Total Pay $119,924 $106,722 - $134,387
* 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 Rockford, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,897 - $126,273 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Elgin, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,433 - $134,293 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,272 - $135,323 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Aurora, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,292 - $135,348 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Madison, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,318 - $126,790 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,395 - $134,247 COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
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About Rockford, Illinois    Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is t....More

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