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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

$98,569
Average $98,569
Low $58,545
High $165,954

The average salary for a video game designer is $98,569 per year in the United States. 321 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 9, 2026).

Video Game Designer job openings in United States

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Game Systems Designer
The Pokémon Company International3.7out of 5 stars.
Bellevue, WA
$86,000 - $150,000 a year
1 day 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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Apollo Professional Solutions,...
 
$218,400per 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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Highest paying cities for Video Game Designers near United States

  1. Irvine, CA
    $117,610 per year
  2. Boston, MA
    $114,236 per year
  3. Renton, WA
    $111,789 per year
  4. Austin, TX
    $108,105 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $101,401 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Video Game Designer

The average salary for a Video Game Designer is $98,569 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 350 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 8, 2026.

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Video Game Designer salaries typically range between a low of $45,953 and a high of $188,859 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Video Game Designer include Irvine, CA at $117,610 per year, Boston, MA at $114,236 per year, and Renton, WA at $111,789 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Video Game Designer include Newscape Studios ($520,000 per year) and Stoel Rives LLP ($241,500 per year).