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Video game designer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Video Game Designer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$97,436
Average $97,436
Low $57,969
High $163,773

The average salary for a video game designer is $97,436 per year in the United States. 300 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Video Game Designer job openings in United States

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Video Game Host
Illiana Gametruck
Hobart, IN
$17 - $20 an hour
Part-time
20 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Video Game Designer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Newscape Studios
 
$520,000per year
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Stoel Rives LLP
 
$241,500per year
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Zoox
 
$212,500per year
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Hire Counsel
 
$208,000per year
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The Aerospace Corporation
 
$189,100per year
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Apollo Professional Solutions,...
 
$184,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Video Game Designers near United States

  1. Irvine, CA
    $117,610 per year
  2. Boston, MA
    $114,795 per year
  3. Austin, TX
    $108,105 per year
  4. Seattle, WA
    $103,599 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $90,094 per year

Where can a Video Game Designer earn more?

Compare salaries for Video Game Designers in different locations
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