As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Video Game Programmer in London, UK is £54,490, with an hourly rate of £26, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £46,097 to £63,695, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £46,097
50TH(Median)   £54,490
75TH   £63,695
Video Game Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary £46,097 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary £54,490 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary £63,695 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Video Game Programmer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Video Game Programmer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Video Game Programmer is about £54,490 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £26, a monthly salary of about £4,541, and a weekly pay of around £1,048. Click the switch button below to see more details about Video Game Programmer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Video Game Programmers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Video Game Programmer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £50,732 - £55,451, while Intermediate make £51,734 - £56,551, Senior earn £53,613 - £58,611, Specialist earn £53,863 - £59,023, Expert can reach £54,239 - £59,298 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Video Game Programmer £53,863
Intermediate Level Video Game Programmer £54,764
Senior Level Video Game Programmer £56,825
Specialist Level Video Game Programmer £57,237
Expert Level Video Game Programmer £57,512
£53,863 0 yr
£54,764 < 2 yrs
£56,825 2-4 yrs
£57,237 5-8 yrs
£57,512 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 1%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Video Game Programmer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Video Game Programmer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £54,490 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £50,828, and Manchester pays around £48,362 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Photo/Video Specialist or Video Game Programmer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Photo/Video Specialist makes less than a Video Game Programmer. A Photo/Video Specialist earns an average annual salary of £44,418. And a Video Game Programmer earns an average annual salary of £50,453.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Photo/Video Specialist London, UK
£14,789
£52,255
Mainframe Programmer London, UK
£38,681
£47,557
Programmer Analyst London, UK
£38,470
£53,656
Computer Programmer London, UK
£26,827
£40,731
Senior Mainframe Programmer London, UK
£51,607
£62,382

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