Jobs in Games Salaries
Aggregated 2026 US-market compensation for 17 roles, with junior, mid, and senior bands. Figures are total-comp estimates in USD, blended from public salary sources.
Roles tracked
17
Median salary
$98,000
Top senior high
$275,000
| Role | Median ↓ | Range (low–high) | Junior · Mid · Senior | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics Engineer | $140K | $95K – $225K | 150 | |
| Engine Programmer | $138K | $92K – $220K | 130 | |
| Network Engineer | $130K | $88K – $210K | 100 | |
| Tools Programmer | $122K | $82K – $195K | 130 | |
| Gameplay Engineer | $118K | $80K – $190K | 240 | |
| Technical Artist | $112K | $75K – $180K | 170 | |
| Producer | $110K | $72K – $180K | 220 | |
| Game Programmer | $108K | $72K – $175K | 320 | |
| UI/UX Designer | $98K | $65K – $160K | 180 | |
| Game Designer | $92K | $62K – $155K | 280 | |
| Animator | $88K | $58K – $145K | 200 | |
| Narrative Designer | $88K | $58K – $148K | 110 | |
| Level Designer | $85K | $58K – $140K | 160 | |
| Audio Engineer | $85K | $55K – $140K | 120 | |
| 3D Artist | $82K | $55K – $135K | 300 | |
| Concept Artist | $82K | $52K – $140K | 150 | |
| QA Engineer | $72K | $48K – $120K | 260 |
Methodology: figures are aggregated market estimates compiled from public salary aggregators (Levels.fyi, Glassdoor, Built In and vertical-specific sources), expressed as annual total compensation in USD. They are indicative ranges, not offers. Select a role for the full breakdown.