Unreal Engine Game Developer Salary in Columbus, OH

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How much does an Unreal Engine Game Developer make in Columbus, OH? The average Unreal Engine Game Developer salary in Columbus, OH is $66,589 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $60,659 and $74,339. 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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What is an Unreal Engine Game Developer?

The Unreal Engine Game Developer is responsible for creating and implementing game features, mechanics, and systems using the Unreal Engine. They work closely with the game design and art teams to bring the game vision to life, and are proficient in programming languages such as C++ and Blueprints. They also optimize game performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and collaborate with other developers to ensure a seamless and engaging gaming experience for players. Additionally, they stay updated on the latest Unreal Engine developments and best practices to continuously improve the game's quality and performance.

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3D Artist, Generalist & Technical Artist - Unity & Unreal Engine

Refactor Games - Santa Monica , CA

... engineers. Experience: - Ideally you'll have 2+ years experience in the video game or a related ... Requirements: - Experience integrating 3D characters into Unity and/or Unreal Engine and modifying ...

LinkedIn - 12 days ago

Senior Combat Designer (Unreal 5)

Snail Games USA - Beverly Hills , CA

Utilize Unreal Engine 5's Gameplay Ability System to develop a diverse range of player abilities ... Collaborate with gameplay programmers to implement and optimize combat-related features, including ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 8 days ago

Senior Game Developer

NxT Level - Ann Arbor , MI

Senior Game Developer Who is the Client? Our client is one of the top computer game companies in ... Experienced with Unreal Engine 5. * Expertise in several of the following: Optimization, networking ...

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Virtual Game Developer

nFocus Solutions - Beverly , KS

Model high and low poly assets for real-time game development using the Visual Battlespace 3 (VBS3) and Unreal Engine 5 game engines. * Provide technical support and virtual terrain and model ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 24 days ago

Gameplay Engineer (Jr/Mid)

UpRecruit - Austin , TX

Requirements: 3+ years game development experience * Location: 100% Remote Our client, a remote ... Unreal Engine 4 experience Benefits * Salary of $135K - $165K * 100% Remote * Health/Dental/Vision ...

Jobcase.com / Upward.net - 21 days ago

Lead AI Engineer

Unreal Gigs - San Francisco , CA

... animation, gaming, or visual effects industries. * Strong foundation in AI algorithms, data ... Unreal Engine or Unity). * Contributions to the AI and animation community through research, open ...

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What does an Unreal Engine Game Developer do?

Common responsibilities of an Unreal Engine Game Developer

Collaborate with the game design team to ensure that the game mechanics align with the overall vision and goals of the project.

September 01, 2023

Optimize game performance and ensure smooth gameplay experience on various platforms.

September 04, 2023

Debug and troubleshoot issues related to game mechanics, performance, and user experience.

September 12, 2023

Design and develop gameplay mechanics, features, and systems using Unreal Engine.

September 20, 2023

Implement and maintain multiplayer and networking features within the game.

September 22, 2023

Test and iterate on game features to ensure high quality and user satisfaction.

October 19, 2023

Stay updated with the latest Unreal Engine updates and technologies to incorporate new features and improvements into the game.

November 01, 2023

Provide technical support and guidance to other team members on Unreal Engine-related tasks and challenges.

November 03, 2023

Collaborate with artists, designers, and other team members to implement game assets and features.

November 11, 2023

Create and maintain documentation for game development processes and codebase.

November 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Unreal Engine Game Developer in Columbus, OH

Average Base Salary

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60659

74339

66589

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

62533

77341

68656

What is the average salary for Unreal Engine Game Developer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Unreal Engine Game Developer in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Unreal Engine Game Developer ranges from $60,659 to $74,339 with the average base salary of $66,589. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,533 to $77,341 with the average total cash compensation of $68,656.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$66,589	$60,659 - $74,339
Bonus	$2,067	$1,874 - $3,002
Total Pay	$68,656	$62,533 - $77,341

* 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.

Unreal Engine Game Developer Salary Near Columbus, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,281 - $73,875	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,646 - $71,871	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,138 - $70,024	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,396 - $72,791	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,924 - $73,438	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,312 - $71,462	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH

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About Columbus, Ohio

The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus metropolitan area, including Alum Creek, Big Walnut Creek, and Darby Creek. Columbus is considered to have relatively flat topography thanks to a large glacier that covered most of Ohio during the Wisconsin Ice Age. However, there are sizable differences in elevation through the area, with the high point of Franklin County being 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level near New Albany, and the low point being 670 ft (200 m) where the Scioto River leaves...

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