Game Developer Salary in California
Explore game developer salaries in California including median pay, entry-level and senior compensation, and how it compares to the national average.
Median Salary in CA
$95,078
Monthly: $7,923
Biweekly: $3,657
Entry Level
$55,301
Monthly: $4,608
Biweekly: $2,127
Senior Level
$128,065
Monthly: $10,672
Biweekly: $4,926
Job Growth
24%
Projected 10-year growth
Salary Breakdown
| Pay Period | Entry Level | Median | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $55,301 | $95,078 | $128,065 |
| Monthly | $4,608 | $7,923 | $10,672 |
| Biweekly | $2,127 | $3,657 | $4,926 |
| Weekly | $1,063 | $1,828 | $2,463 |
| Hourly | $27 | $46 | $62 |
CA vs National Comparison
National Median
$74,280
CA Median
$95,078
Difference
+$20,798
Multiplier
1.28x
About This Career
Design and develop video games and interactive entertainment experiences.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Game Development
Key Skills
UnityUnreal EngineC#Game DesignGraphics Programming
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