Median salary
$165,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$135k – $271.2k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
62.5%
15 of 24 roles
Live roles
24
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Principal Software Engineer, Game Safety
Principal Software Engineer - Game Engine Systems (C++)
Principal Software Engineer, Gameplay - Teamfight Tactics
Principal Software Engineer - Developer Connections, Game Release
Senior Software Engineer, Game Engine Systems
Staff Software Engineer - Game Tech Group, Unreal Ecosystem
Staff Software Engineer, Platform Services - Game Tech Group, Anti-Cheat
Senior Gameplay Engineer
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Riot Games
|
$252,650 | 4 |
|
Roblox
|
$318,570 | 3 |
2K
|
$135,030 | 3 |
|
Skydance
|
$165,000 | 1 |
Zynga
|
$139,300 | 1 |
| AX Axon | $138,450 | 1 |
| 3U 31st Union | $135,030 | 1 |
| CC Cloud Chamber | $106,280 | 1 |
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How much do Game Developer roles in United States pay?
The median salary for Game Developer roles in United States is $165,000 per year. Most pay falls between $135,030 (25th percentile) and $271,150 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $117,780 to $300,882.
These figures are computed live from 24 active Game Developer roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 15 (62.5%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Game Developer roles in United States include Roblox, Riot Games and Skydance.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Game Developer salary in United States?
- The median is $165,000 per year, with most pay between $135,030 and $271,150 (25th–75th percentile), based on 15 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Game Developer salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $117,780 to $300,882 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $165,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.