Game Developer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$135,200 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$50,120 $135,200 $176,800
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Game Developer in United States is $135,200 per year as of July 2026, based on 43 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $50,120, while senior specialists can earn up to $176,800. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $960 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Game Developer.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Game Developer over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Game Developer in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 505 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Game Developer 43 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 23 1 0
Entry Level $50,120
Junior $50,150
Median Salary $135,200
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $166,400
Expert / Top Earners $176,800

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name Frequency % Action
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game physics
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sprite management
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