Median salary
$200,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$106.3k – $269.3k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
50%
9 of 18 roles
Live roles
18
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Principal Software Engineer, Creator Game Operations
Senior Software Engineer, Game Engine
Senior Software Engineer - Game Engine Systems (C++)
Staff Gameplay Engineer - Systems and Performance
Senior Gameplay Engineer - Game Modes
Game Developer
Gameplay Engineer
Gameplay Engineer
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Roblox
|
$269,270 | 3 |
|
teamLFG
|
$207,750 | 2 |
|
micro1
|
$78,520 | 2 |
|
2K
|
$106,280 | 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 $200,000 per year. Most pay falls between $106,280 (25th percentile) and $269,270 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $90,688 to $279,445.
These figures are computed live from 18 active Game Developer roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 9 (50%) 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, teamLFG, micro1 and Cloud Chamber.
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 $200,000 per year, with most pay between $106,280 and $269,270 (25th–75th percentile), based on 9 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Game Developer salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $90,688 to $279,445 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $200,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.