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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

$98,210
Average $98,210
Low $58,828
High $163,955

The average salary for a video game designer is $98,210 per year in the United States. 308 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Video Game Designer job openings in United States

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Skylar Racing, Inc.
Chesapeake, VA
$20 - $30 an hour
Full-time
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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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. Renton, WA
    $123,557 per year
  2. Austin, TX
    $108,105 per year
  3. Seattle, WA
    $101,850 per year
  4. Irvine, CA
    $99,382 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $90,812 per year

Where can a Video Game Designer earn more?

Compare salaries for Video Game Designers in different locations
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