How Much Does a Junior Game Developer Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Junior Game Developer in the United Kingdom is £35,668, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £32,388 to £39,122, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £32,388

50TH(Median) £35,668

75TH £39,122

Junior Game Developer Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Junior Game Developer Salary	£32,388	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Junior Game Developer Salary	£35,668	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Junior Game Developer Salary	£39,122	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Junior Game Developer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£32,388

Average £35,668/year

£39,122

£2,699

Average £2,972/month

£3,260

£623

Average £686/week

£752

£16

Average £17/hour

£19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£39,122	£3,260	£752	£19
Average	£35,668	£2,972	£686	£17
25th Percentile	£32,388	£2,699	£623	£16

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Junior Game Developer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Junior Game Developer is about £35,668 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,972, and a weekly pay of around £686. Click the switch button below to see more details about Junior Game Developer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Junior Game Developers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Junior Game Developer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £34,199 - £36,029, while Intermediate make £34,591 - £36,442, Senior earn £35,326 - £37,215, Specialist earn £35,424 - £37,370, Expert can reach £35,571 - £37,473 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Junior Game Developer	£35,424
Intermediate Level Junior Game Developer	£35,772
Senior Level Junior Game Developer	£36,545
Specialist Level Junior Game Developer	£36,699
Expert Level Junior Game Developer	£36,803

Entry Level	1%
Intermediate Level	0%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	3%
Expert Level	3%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Junior Game Developer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Junior Game Developer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £38,522 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £35,934, and Manchester pays around £34,190 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Developer III or Junior Game Developer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Developer III makes more than a Junior Game Developer. A Software Developer III earns an average annual salary of £50,343. And a Junior Game Developer earns an average annual salary of £35,668.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Software Developer III	£40,065 £59,935
Junior Accountant	£27,232 £41,874
Junior Buyer	£23,846 £38,821
Junior Technical Writer	£24,234 £36,357
Cost Accountant, Junior	£45,880 £54,533

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