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Software Developer, Games Salary

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Updated: 22 May 2013

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Software Developer, Games 2013 Total Pay (?

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$37,506 - $107,683

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MEDIAN: $65,000

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$50K	$100K	$150K
Salary	$41,106 - $97,987
Bonus	$0.00 - $20,608
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$37,506 - $107,683
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 22 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 41

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Software Developer, Games Tasks

Write code that provides real-time interactive response under varying system and network conditions.
Test and document software.
Use source debuggers and visual development environments.
Write, modify, and debug software for games, including personal computer, console, networked, and online multiplayer.

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Companies and Industries for Software Developer, Games Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Entertainment or Video Game Software Development	$45,109 - $97,766

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Key Statistics for Software Developer, Games Salaries and Jobs

Gender

Female

Male

96%

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

17%

1-4 years

46%

5-9 years

27%

10-19 years

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$30,913 - $187,866
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Computer Science (CS)	$55,000 - $83,000

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 83%		Dental: 63%
	Vision: 43%		None: 17%

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