Game Developer working in California earn normally around $118,700 per year and most of the GameDev salaries are between $77,400 and $162,100 per year.
If you earn less than $77,400 then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new Game Developer job in California.
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| Market Percentile | salary |
|---|---|
| top 10% of market | $162,100 |
| top 25% of market | $147,100 |
| average salary | $125,600 |
| median salary | $118,700 |
| bottom 25% of market | $100,000 |
| bottom 10% of market | $77,400 |
The average salary for Game Developer in California is $125,600 per year, while the median salary is $118,700 per year - where does the difference between average and median come from?
The average salary is calculated as the sum of all salaries divided by the number of them. The median salary is the one that the typical Game Developer earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than $118,700 and 50% earn less than this.
The difference occurs because often there are a few very high outlier salaries, which drag the average salary value up. Therefore, if you compare your salary to the market, it is better to look at the median value.
The top 25% best earning Game Developer earn more than $147,100 per year and the top 10% reach over $162,100, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.
At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning Game Developer earn less than $100,000 per year and 10% earn less than $77,400.
You have to be aware that the salaries for Game Developer can vary a lot in different states. This page shows the salaries in California, but you can select a different state below:
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