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Game Developer Salary in United States

Based on 1,662 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$72,500 - $93,000
Median salary
$72,500 - $93,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$53K
25th percentile$66K
Median$73K
75th percentile$93K
90th percentile$107K

50% of professionals earn between $66,000 - $93,000 USD

The median salary is $72,500

Top cities

New York94 job openings
Huntsville86 job openings
Los Angeles62 job openings
Las Vegas54 job openings
Austin37 job openings
Akron35 job openings
Atlanta29 job openings
Seattle24 job openings
Boca Raton21 job openings
Tampa21 job openings

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Game Developer

1,662 job openings

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The average salary for a Game Developer in United States is USD 72,500 - USD 93,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 82,750 per year, based on 1,662 active job listings.

The cities with the most Game Developer job opportunities in United States are New York, Huntsville, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Austin. New York leads with 94 job openings.

Explore 1,662 Game Developer job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.