Game Developer Salary in Illinois
Explore game developer salaries in Illinois including median pay, entry-level and senior compensation, and how it compares to the national average.
Median Salary in IL
$77,994
Monthly: $6,500
Biweekly: $3,000
Entry Level
$45,364
Monthly: $3,780
Biweekly: $1,745
Senior Level
$105,054
Monthly: $8,755
Biweekly: $4,041
Job Growth
24%
Projected 10-year growth
Salary Breakdown
| Pay Period | Entry Level | Median | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $45,364 | $77,994 | $105,054 |
| Monthly | $3,780 | $6,500 | $8,755 |
| Biweekly | $1,745 | $3,000 | $4,041 |
| Weekly | $872 | $1,500 | $2,020 |
| Hourly | $22 | $37 | $51 |
IL vs National Comparison
National Median
$74,280
IL Median
$77,994
Difference
+$3,714
Multiplier
1.05x
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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