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Video Game Programmer

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April 11, 2024 Updated June 1, 2024 4 minute read

Video Game Programmers are responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of video games. They work with other members of a development team to create the game's story, characters, levels, and gameplay mechanics. Video Game Programmers use a variety of programming languages and software tools to create their games.

Education and Training

Most Video Game Programmers have a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Some Video Game Programmers also have a master's degree in computer science or game design. In addition to formal education, Video Game Programmers often have experience developing their own games or modding existing games.

Skills and Abilities

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Salaries for Video Game Programmer

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$136,000

$183,000

$260,000

$183,000

San Francisco

$122,000

$153,000

$190,000

$153,000

Seattle

$112,000

$145,000

$198,000

$145,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$136,000

$183,000

$260,000

$183,000

San Francisco

$122,000

$153,000

$190,000

$153,000

Seattle

$112,000

$145,000

$198,000

$145,000

Austin

$122,000

$140,000

$170,000

$140,000

Toronto

$84,000

$109,000

$138,000

$109,000

London

£56,000

£68,000

£81,000

£68,000

Paris

€35,000

€41,000

€50,000

€41,000

Berlin

€58,000

€75,000

€99,000

€75,000

Tel Aviv

₪257,000

₪357,000

₪512,000

₪357,000

Singapore

S$92,000

S$123,000

S$165,000

S$123,000

Beijing

¥294,000

¥400,000

¥551,000

¥400,000

Shanghai

¥171,000

¥190,000

¥288,000

¥190,000

Shenzhen

¥313,000

¥505,000

¥653,000

¥505,000

Bengalaru

₹205,000

₹355,000

₹562,000

₹355,000

Delhi

₹430,000

₹565,000

₹721,000

₹565,000

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Path to Video Game Programmer

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