Game Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$125,680 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$70,720 $125,680 $176,800
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Game Engineer in United States is $125,680 per year as of July 2026, based on 46 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $70,720, 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 Engineer.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 491 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Game Engineer 46 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 33 0 0
Entry Level $70,720
Junior $96,240
Median Salary $125,680
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $143,686
Expert / Top Earners $176,800

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