Video Game Programmer Salary

The average salary for a Video Game Programmer is $64,744.

10%

$45k

MEDIAN

$65k

90%

$99k

Salary

$45k - $99k

Bonus

$500 - $7k

Profit Sharing

$6k - $13k

Total Pay

$39k - $100k

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What Do Video Game Programmers Do?

Video game programmers are responsible for creating application code for video games. They are in charge of coding complex algorithms and sequences to adapt to video game design. These individuals participate in the video game process by modifying programming actions, recommending features, and testing programming code. They have strong problem solving skills regarding video game issues such as memory consumption and graphic glitches. They participate in design and development meetings to sugges

Video Game Programmer Tasks

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

Job Satisfaction for Video Game Programmer

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What Are Popular Skills for Video Game Programmers?

C++ Programming Language

$66,927

54 responses

Video/Computer Gaming Software

$65,116

52 responses

C# Programming Language

$60,335

33 responses

Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

$64,966

32 responses

Game Design

$64,602

30 responses

Skills in C++ Programming Language, Video/Computer Gaming Software and Object Oriented Programming (OOP) are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Game Design and C# Programming Language.

What is the Pay by Experience Level for Video Game Programmers?

An entry-level Video Game Programmer with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $52,414 based on 25 salaries. An early career Video Game Programmer with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $65,253 based on 72 salaries. A mid-career Video Game Programmer with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $71,854 based on 40 salaries. An experienced Video Game Programmer with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $85,000 based on 11 salaries.

Pay Difference by Location

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New York, New York

▲24%

Los Angeles, California

▲8%

San Francisco, California

▼0%

▼0%

▼5%

▼6%

▼23%

Employees with Video Game Programmer in their job title in New York, New York earn an average of 23.8% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Los Angeles, California (7.7% more) and San Francisco, California (0.4% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Atlanta, Georgia (22.8% less), Austin, Texas (6.5% less) and Chicago, Illinois (4.7% less).