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Video game designer salary in Austin, TX

How much does a Video Game Designer make in Austin, TX?

Average base salary

$108,105
16%
above national average
Average $108,105
Low $45,047
High $259,434

The average salary for a video game designer is $108,105 per year in Austin, TX. 14 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 19, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Video Game Designer in Austin, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Newscape Studios
 
$520,000per year
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ZeniMax Online Studios
 
$145,000per year
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Wizards of the Coast
 
$140,040per year
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Zenimax Media
 
$121,250per year
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Hasbro, Inc.
 
$120,139per year
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Signpost
 
$85,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Video Game Designers near Austin, TX

  1. Garland, TX
    $109,282 per year
  2. Richardson, TX
    $109,035 per year
  3. Austin, TX
    $108,105 per year
  4. Houston, TX
    $95,157 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $70,122 per year

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The average salary for a Video Game Designer is $108,105 per year in Austin, TX. This figure is based on 14 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on June 19, 2026.

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Video Game Designer salaries in Austin, TX typically range between a low of $45,047 and a high of $259,434 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Video Game Designer in Austin, TX include Garland, TX at $109,282 per year, Richardson, TX at $109,035 per year, and Houston, TX at $95,157 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Video Game Designer in Austin, TX include Newscape Studios ($520,000 per year) and ZeniMax Online Studios ($145,000 per year).