Game Designer salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$109,579
$100,008,128
Additional Cash Compensation
$100,117,707
Total Compensation
Median: 98,000
Min: $79K
Max: $200K
How Much Does a Game Designer Make in US?
The average salary for a Game Designer in US is $109,579. The average additional cash compensation for a Game Designer in US is $100,008,128. The average total compensation for a Game Designer in US is $100,117,707. Game Designer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Game Designer employees in US.
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Salary Insights
Game Designer Salary by gender
The average Game Designer salary for women is $127,500 and the average Game Designer salary for men is $134,230.
Game Designer Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Game Designer with 7+ years of experience is $116,000. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $149,000.
Game Designer Salary ranges
The most common Game Designer salary in US is between $70k - $80k.
Average Design + UX salaries in US
| Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Designer | $72,420 | Min: $40K Max: $135K |
| Visual Designer | $76,682 | Min: $45K Max: $189K |
| UI Designer | $84,956 | Min: $8K Max: $185K |
| Instructional Designer | $90,644 | Min: $72K Max: $121K |
| UX Designer | $93,195 | Min: $0K Max: $300K |
| Web Designer | $93,301 | Min: $56K Max: $168K |
| Art Director | $95,674 | Min: $0K Max: $225K |
| Senior Graphic Designer | $103,068 | Min: $68K Max: $200K |
| UX Researcher | $105,767 | Min: $10K Max: $230K |
| Senior UI Designer | $109,564 | Min: $63K Max: $200K |
| Game Designer | $109,579 | Min: $79K Max: $200K |
| Product Designer | $112,917 | Min: $3K Max: $330K |
| Senior UX Designer | $122,318 | Min: $48K Max: $234K |
| Creative Director | $144,441 | Min: $0K Max: $315K |
| Design Director | $152,715 | Min: $43K Max: $338K |
| Senior Product Designer | $163,015 | Min: $90K Max: $250K |
| CCO (Chief Creative Officer) | $174,326 | Min: $9K Max: $425K |
| Creative Chief Officer | $187,675 | Min: $140K Max: $425K |
Career Info
Game Designer jobs in US
Average Game Designer Salary by Company Size
Recent Game Designer salaries in US
$120,900
Yearly Salary
A Animator reported a yearly salary of $120,900
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Baltimore, MD
$128,000
Yearly Salary
A Game Designer reported a yearly salary of $128,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Seattle, WA
$200,000
Yearly Salary
A Game Designer reported a yearly salary of $200,000 with +$4,000 in additional cash compensation
< 1 Year of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
New York City, NY
$98,000
Yearly Salary
A game desinger reported a yearly salary of $98,000 with +$999,999,999 in additional cash compensation
< 1 Year of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Remote
>10 Reports
$145,000
Yearly Salary
A Game Designer reported a yearly salary of $145,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Seattle, WA
$125,500
Yearly Salary
A Game Designer reported a yearly salary of $125,500
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Seattle, WA
$110,000
Yearly Salary
A Game Designer reported a yearly salary of $110,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$105,000
Yearly Salary
A 3D Artist reported a yearly salary of $105,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Remote
$86,014
Yearly Salary
A Game Designer reported a yearly salary of $86,014 with +$10,363 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
San Diego, CA
$78,886
Yearly Salary
A Game Designer reported a yearly salary of $78,886 with +$10,498 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
Miami, FL