What are the main factors that influence a Games Designer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Games Designer?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Games Designer roles, with salaries approximately 22% above the market median.

How does experience change A Games Designer's salary?

A Games Designer's salary grows with experience: starting around $104,856 for beginners, reaching about $108,945 at mid-level, and approach $112,194 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Games Designer?

Games Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Games Designer roles are District of Columbia $121,215, California $120,755, Massachusetts $119,146. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Games Designer roles make?

Salaries for Games Designer level roles vary by specialization: Games Developer: $120,955; Games Producer: $98,595; Games Manager: $73,743; Games Artist: $59,649; Table Games Floor Supervisor: $57,013.

Games Designer Salary in Virginia

How much does a Games Designer make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Games Designer in Virginia is $110,245 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

However, a Games Designer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,121
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,636 to $119,602
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,887

10% $91,887

50% (Median) $110,245

90% $128,121

Games Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,602	$9,967	$2,300	$58
Average	$110,245	$9,187	$2,120	$53
25th Percentile	$100,636	$8,386	$1,935	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Games Designer Salaries

A Games Designer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Games Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Games Designer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $104,856
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,638
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,945
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,545
Expert (over 8 years): $112,194

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Games Designer	less than 1 year	$104,856
Early Career Level Games Designer	1-2 years	$105,638
Mid-Level Level Games Designer	2-4 years	$108,945
Senior-Level Level Games Designer	5-8 years	$111,545
Expert Level Games Designer	over 8 years	$112,194

How Do Games Designer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Games Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $121,215.
California: $120,755.
Massachusetts: $119,146.

District of Columbia $121,215 California $120,755 Massachusetts $119,146 Washington $118,708 New Jersey $118,664 Alaska $118,511 Connecticut $117,000 New York $116,387

Hawaii $114,427 Rhode Island $113,508 Maryland $112,884 Minnesota $112,030 Colorado $111,701 Illinois $111,592 Oregon $111,176 Delaware $110,869

New Hampshire $110,677 Virginia $110,245 Pennsylvania $108,986 Nevada $108,351 North Dakota $108,143 Michigan $107,815 Wisconsin $107,694 Vermont $107,454

Texas $106,786 Maine $106,742 Arizona $106,676 Ohio $106,600 Georgia $105,592 Indiana $105,089 Wyoming $104,990 Utah $104,837

Iowa $104,771 Kansas $104,246 Louisiana $104,093 North Carolina $104,038 Missouri $104,016 Florida $103,589 Montana $103,359 Nebraska $103,140

Kentucky $103,020 South Carolina $102,582 Tennessee $102,308 Idaho $102,199 New Mexico $101,399 Oklahoma $101,224 Alabama $100,578 South Dakota $99,495

Arkansas $98,903 West Virginia $98,586 Mississippi $97,633

Top Paying Cities for Games Designer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $101,389
Lambsburg: $101,604
Laurel Fork: $101,718

Ivanhoe, VA $101,389

Lambsburg, VA $101,604

Laurel Fork, VA $101,718

Marion, VA $100,860

Max Meadows, VA $101,549

Meadowview, VA $99,951

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $100,761

Rocky Gap, VA $100,817

Ruther Glen, VA $106,348

Sealston, VA $109,099

Sharps, VA $105,880

Spotsylvania, VA $107,342

Sparta, VA $106,779

Stafford, VA $112,250

Stratford, VA $107,952

Tappahannock, VA $106,535

Thornburg, VA $107,694

Unionville, VA $105,947

Village, VA $106,402

Warsaw, VA $106,779

Weems, VA $104,684

Sandy Point, VA $106,918

White Stone, VA $104,393

Wicomico Church, VA $105,153

Woodford, VA $107,255

Zacata, VA $107,618

Winchester, VA $107,112

Bentonville, VA $106,194

Berryville, VA $108,657

Boyce, VA $108,855

Brucetown, VA $107,183

Chester Gap, VA $108,221

Clear Brook, VA $106,645

Cross Junction, VA $103,185

Fishers Hill, VA $104,668

Flint Hill, VA $107,634

Front Royal, VA $107,697

Gore, VA $103,763

Hume, VA $109,089

Huntly, VA $107,815

Strasburg, VA $104,260

Linden, VA $109,354

Markham, VA $109,330

Maurertown, VA $102,842

Middletown, VA $106,296

Millwood, VA $108,661

Rileyville, VA $105,005

Earlysville, VA $103,465

Esmont, VA $102,508

Faber, VA $102,054

Fishersville, VA $103,004

Free Union, VA $103,295

Gordonsville, VA $104,377

Greenwood, VA $102,880

Ivy, VA $103,509

Keene, VA $102,922

Keswick, VA $103,714

Locust Dale, VA $104,845

Lovingston, VA $100,959

Lyndhurst, VA $101,720

Montpelier Station, VA $104,402

Nellysford, VA $101,838

North Garden, VA $102,822

Orange, VA $105,424

Palmyra, VA $103,759

Piney River, VA $100,490

Quinque, VA $103,729

Roseland, VA $100,876

Ruckersville, VA $103,686

Schuyler, VA $102,148

Shipman, VA $100,944

Somerset, VA $104,407

Stanardsville, VA $103,384

Troy, VA $103,873

Tyro, VA $101,151

Waynesboro, VA $103,161

White Hall, VA $103,346

Woodberry Forest, VA $104,811

Achilles, VA $103,218

Amelia Court House, VA $105,134

Ark, VA $103,875

Arvonia, VA $102,953

Ashland, VA $106,157

Aylett, VA $106,208

Barhamsville, VA $104,678

Beaumont, VA $105,110

Beaverdam, VA $106,148

Bena, VA $103,188

Bohannon, VA $103,611

Bremo Bluff, VA $103,622

Bruington, VA $105,995

Bumpass, VA $105,988

Cardinal, VA $103,657

Cartersville, VA $104,479

Charles City, VA $105,333

Christchurch, VA $104,474

Church View, VA $104,716

Cobbs Creek, VA $103,945

Columbia, VA $104,208

Crozier, VA $105,810

Cumberland, VA $103,628

Deltaville, VA $104,030

Diggs, VA $103,651

Redwood, VA $100,874

Rich Creek, VA $101,218

Ridgeway, VA $101,923

Riner, VA $101,208

Ripplemead, VA $100,944

Rocky Mount, VA $100,965

Salem, VA $100,472

Sandy Level, VA $101,180

Shawsville, VA $100,782

Spencer, VA $101,899

Staffordsville, VA $101,391

Stanleytown, VA $102,090

Stuart, VA $101,871

Thaxton, VA $100,662

Troutville, VA $100,623

Union Hall, VA $100,982

Vesta, VA $101,742

Villamont, VA $100,611

Vinton, VA $100,423

Wirtz, VA $100,671

Woolwine, VA $101,671

Bristol, VA $97,945

Abingdon, VA $99,398

Andover, VA $99,103

Appalachia, VA $99,103

Bee, VA $100,327

Ben Hur, VA $99,513

Big Stone Gap, VA $98,219

Birchleaf, VA $100,426

Blackwater, VA $98,342

Castlewood, VA $98,629

Cleveland, VA $99,826

Clinchco, VA $100,338

Clintwood, VA $100,224

Coeburn, VA $99,268

Damascus, VA $100,178

Dante, VA $99,832

Davenport, VA $100,523

Dryden, VA $98,541

Duffield, VA $97,707

Dungannon, VA $98,063

East Stone Gap, VA $98,426

Ewing, VA $100,771

Fort Blackmore, VA $97,435

Gate City, VA $96,770

Haysi, VA $100,912

Hiltons, VA $96,998

Honaker, VA $100,383

Jonesville, VA $99,756

Keokee, VA $98,832

Lebanon, VA $99,439

Mc Clure, VA $99,851

Mendota, VA $97,976

Nickelsville, VA $97,565

Nora, VA $99,589

Norton, VA $99,209

Pennington Gap, VA $98,808

Pound, VA $99,619

Rosedale, VA $100,273

Rose Hill, VA $100,595

Saint Charles, VA $99,388

Saint Paul, VA $99,258

Weber City, VA $96,474

Whitetop, VA $100,570

Wise, VA $99,475

Pulaski, VA $101,649

Atkins, VA $100,791

Austinville, VA $101,605

Barren Springs, VA $101,692

Bastian, VA $100,805

Bland, VA $101,041

Broadford, VA $100,700

Cana, VA $101,761

Ceres, VA $100,709

Chilhowie, VA $100,675

Cripple Creek, VA $101,130

Crockett, VA $101,106

Draper, VA $101,565

Dugspur, VA $101,639

Elk Creek, VA $101,059

Emory, VA $100,390

Fancy Gap, VA $101,673

Fries, VA $101,398

Galax, VA $101,564

Glade Spring, VA $100,191

Rural Retreat, VA $100,978

Saltville, VA $100,718

Speedwell, VA $101,044

Sugar Grove, VA $100,815

Tannersville, VA $100,640

Troutdale, VA $100,744

Willis, VA $101,586

Woodlawn, VA $101,626

Wytheville, VA $101,340

Staunton, VA $103,036

Augusta Springs, VA $102,600

Bacova, VA $102,119

Blue Grass, VA $102,159

Brownsburg, VA $101,549

Buena Vista, VA $100,717

Churchville, VA $103,323

Clifton Forge, VA $101,774

Covington, VA $101,222

Craigsville, VA $102,611

Crimora, VA $103,429

Deerfield, VA $102,692

Doe Hill, VA $102,605

Fairfield, VA $101,399

Fort Defiance, VA $103,505

Glen Wilton, VA $101,387

Goshen, VA $102,170

Greenville, VA $102,107

Grottoes, VA $103,524

Head Waters, VA $102,775

Hot Springs, VA $101,834

Iron Gate, VA $101,948

Lexington, VA $101,578

Low Moor, VA $101,710

Mc Dowell, VA $102,645

Middlebrook, VA $102,132

Millboro, VA $102,212

Mint Spring, VA $102,645

Montebello, VA $101,201

Monterey, VA $102,350

Mount Sidney, VA $103,551

Mustoe, VA $102,519

New Hope, VA $103,490

Port Republic, VA $103,469

Raphine, VA $101,672

Rockbridge Baths, VA $101,773

Selma, VA $101,810

Steeles Tavern, VA $101,881

Stuarts Draft, VA $102,262

Swoope, VA $102,854

Verona, VA $103,552

Vesuvius, VA $100,974

Warm Springs, VA $102,150

West Augusta, VA $102,916

Weyers Cave, VA $103,576

Williamsville, VA $102,702

Lynchburg, VA $99,210

Altavista, VA $100,151

Alton, VA $102,340

Amherst, VA $99,884

Appomattox, VA $100,064

Bedford, VA $100,675

Big Island, VA $100,123

Blairs, VA $102,316

Brookneal, VA $100,548

Buffalo Junction, VA $102,664

Callands, VA $101,821

Chatham, VA $101,904

Clifford, VA $100,036

Clover, VA $102,090

Cluster Springs, VA $102,658

Coleman Falls, VA $99,620

Concord, VA $99,347

Crystal Hill, VA $101,933

Danville, VA $102,397

Hillsville, VA $101,761

Carson, VA $105,681

Hiwassee, VA $101,427

Independence, VA $101,074

Annandale, VA $120,263

Burke, VA $119,136

Dumfries, VA $115,648

Dunn Loring, VA $120,417

Fairfax, VA $118,618

Fairfax Station, VA $118,296

Falls Church, VA $120,522

Fort Belvoir, VA $119,065

Great Falls, VA $118,623

Greenway, VA $120,520

Lorton, VA $118,393

Merrifield, VA $120,140

Mc Lean, VA $120,509

West Mclean, VA $120,520

Mount Vernon, VA $119,512

Newington, VA $119,237

Dry Fork, VA $102,118

Brooke, VA $111,434

Evington, VA $99,761

Forest, VA $99,566

Gladstone, VA $100,150

Gladys, VA $100,152

Glasgow, VA $100,793

Goode, VA $99,895

Gretna, VA $101,178

Halifax, VA $102,310

Howardsville, VA $102,146

Hurt, VA $100,612

Java, VA $101,787

Ararat, VA $101,736

Axton, VA $102,050

Bassett, VA $101,976

Belspring, VA $101,447

Bent Mountain, VA $100,586

Blacksburg, VA $100,968

Blue Ridge, VA $100,552

Boones Mill, VA $100,515

Buchanan, VA $100,891

Callaway, VA $100,778

Christiansburg, VA $100,978

Cascade, VA $101,961

Catawba, VA $100,720

Check, VA $100,934

Claudville, VA $101,675

Cloverdale, VA $100,365

Collinsville, VA $102,315

Copper Hill, VA $100,801

Critz, VA $101,838

Daleville, VA $100,468

Dublin, VA $101,500

Eagle Rock, VA $101,183

Eggleston, VA $101,297

Elliston, VA $100,698

Ferrum, VA $101,341

Fieldale, VA $102,169

Fincastle, VA $100,781

Floyd, VA $101,349

Glade Hill, VA $100,898

Glen Lyn, VA $100,974

Goodview, VA $100,541

Hardy, VA $100,500

Henry, VA $101,494

Huddleston, VA $100,873

Keeling, VA $102,214

Chester, VA $106,178

Chesterfield, VA $106,115

Church Road, VA $105,765

Colonial Heights, VA $106,222

Courtland, VA $103,669

Dendron, VA $103,980

Dewitt, VA $105,426

Dinwiddie, VA $105,714

Disputanta, VA $105,801

Dolphin, VA $104,268

Drewryville, VA $103,442

Ebony, VA $102,729

Elberon, VA $103,552

Emporia, VA $103,676

Ford, VA $105,519

Franklin, VA $103,350

Freeman, VA $104,245

Gasburg, VA $102,950

Hopewell, VA $106,003

Ivor, VA $103,517

Jarratt, VA $104,571

Lawrenceville, VA $103,881

Mc Kenney, VA $105,150

Meredithville, VA $103,731

Newsoms, VA $103,009

Prince George, VA $106,103

Rawlings, VA $104,745

Sedley, VA $103,808

Skippers, VA $103,262

Spring Grove, VA $104,543

Stony Creek, VA $105,145

Surry, VA $103,298

Sussex, VA $104,908

Sutherland, VA $106,014

Valentines, VA $103,046

Wakefield, VA $103,940

Warfield, VA $104,831

Waverly, VA $104,758

White Plains, VA $102,989

Wilsons, VA $105,206

Yale, VA $104,483

Zuni, VA $103,476

Claremont, VA $104,683

Farmville, VA $102,720

Baskerville, VA $102,551

Indian Valley, VA $101,497

Mc Coy, VA $101,277

Martinsville, VA $102,146

Meadows Of Dan, VA $101,768

Moneta, VA $100,708

Montvale, VA $100,706

Narrows, VA $101,278

Newbern, VA $101,367

New Castle, VA $100,786

Newport, VA $101,016

New River, VA $101,646

Oriskany, VA $100,982

Paint Bank, VA $100,824

Parrott, VA $101,325

Patrick Springs, VA $101,955

Pearisburg, VA $101,379

Pembroke, VA $101,376

Penhook, VA $101,233

Pilot, VA $101,014

Pittsville, VA $101,183

Radford, VA $101,532

Long Island, VA $100,532

Lowry, VA $100,085

Lynch Station, VA $100,543

Madison Heights, VA $99,212

Monroe, VA $99,707

Naruna, VA $100,229

Nathalie, VA $101,441

Natural Bridge, VA $101,112

Natural Bridge Station, VA $100,676

Nelson, VA $102,815

Norwood, VA $100,535

Ringgold, VA $102,251

Rustburg, VA $99,441

Scottsburg, VA $102,449

Scottsville, VA $103,003

South Boston, VA $102,539

Spout Spring, VA $99,624

Sutherlin, VA $102,260

Sweet Briar, VA $99,505

Vernon Hill, VA $102,140

Virgilina, VA $102,571

Wingina, VA $101,130

Amonate, VA $100,906

Bandy, VA $100,685

Big Rock, VA $101,232

Bishop, VA $100,694

Bluefield, VA $101,005

Boissevain, VA $100,758

Breaks, VA $101,067

Burkes Garden, VA $100,797

Cedar Bluff, VA $100,945

Doran, VA $101,360

Falls Mills, VA $100,758

Grundy, VA $101,402

Horsepen, VA $100,734

Hurley, VA $100,881

Jewell Ridge, VA $100,945

Keen Mountain, VA $101,339

Mavisdale, VA $100,955

Maxie, VA $101,253

North Tazewell, VA $100,930

Oakwood, VA $101,396

Pilgrims Knob, VA $101,120

Pocahontas, VA $100,791

Pounding Mill, VA $101,086

Raven, VA $101,312

Red Ash, VA $101,406

Richlands, VA $101,348

Rowe, VA $100,992

Shortt Gap, VA $101,218

Swords Creek, VA $100,963

Tazewell, VA $100,771

Vansant, VA $100,965

Whitewood, VA $100,977

Wolford, VA $100,994

Boydton, VA $102,771

Bracey, VA $103,034

Brodnax, VA $103,431

Buckingham, VA $101,621

Burkeville, VA $103,193

Charlotte Court House, VA $101,715

Chase City, VA $102,241

Clarksville, VA $102,953

Crewe, VA $103,851

Cullen, VA $101,411

Dillwyn, VA $102,634

Drakes Branch, VA $102,230

Dundas, VA $103,751

Evergreen, VA $100,161

Fort Mitchell, VA $102,229

Green Bay, VA $102,623

Hampden Sydney, VA $102,875

Kenbridge, VA $103,196

Keysville, VA $102,221

La Crosse, VA $102,876

Lunenburg, VA $102,414

Meherrin, VA $102,425

Nottoway, VA $103,692

Pamplin, VA $101,072

Phenix, VA $100,616

Prospect, VA $101,707

Randolph, VA $101,880

Red House, VA $100,321

Red Oak, VA $102,373

Rice, VA $103,324

Saxe, VA $102,152

Skipwith, VA $102,445

South Hill, VA $102,838

Victoria, VA $102,776

Wylliesburg, VA $102,282

Roanoke, VA $100,294

Wachapreague, VA $104,139

Wardtown, VA $103,936

Wattsville, VA $104,236

Willis Wharf, VA $104,108

Windsor, VA $103,221

Withams, VA $104,154

Norfolk, VA $102,691

Newport News, VA $102,921

Fort Eustis, VA $102,962

Hampton, VA $102,985

Fort Monroe, VA $102,928

Poquoson, VA $102,951

Yorktown, VA $103,072

Lackey, VA $103,114

Seaford, VA $102,989

Portsmouth, VA $102,720

Fort Lee, VA $106,217

Petersburg, VA $106,217

Virginia State University, VA $106,217

Alberta, VA $104,118

Ammon, VA $105,513

Blackstone, VA $104,620

Boykins, VA $103,131

Branchville, VA $102,886

Capron, VA $103,639

Round Hill, VA $111,355

Catharpin, VA $115,528

Delaplane, VA $110,191

Ashburn, VA $116,006

Chantilly, VA $117,227

Gainesville, VA $114,587

Hamilton, VA $112,856

Lincoln, VA $112,746

Sterling, VA $117,417

Haymarket, VA $114,478

Herndon, VA $117,850

Leesburg, VA $114,183

Lovettsville, VA $111,653

Nokesville, VA $114,729

Upperville, VA $110,555

Warrenton, VA $110,957

Reston, VA $118,527

Waterford, VA $112,670

The Plains, VA $112,988

Doswell, VA $106,194

Dutton, VA $103,923

Fork Union, VA $103,940

Foster, VA $103,588

Glen Allen, VA $106,433

Gloucester, VA $103,812

Gloucester Point, VA $103,184

Goochland, VA $105,272

Grimstead, VA $103,848

Gum Spring, VA $105,272

Gwynn, VA $103,847

Hadensville, VA $105,108

Hallieford, VA $103,817

Hanover, VA $106,214

Hardyville, VA $104,125

Hartfield, VA $104,162

Hayes, VA $103,250

Henrico, VA $106,512

Hudgins, VA $103,767

Jamaica, VA $105,064

Jamestown, VA $103,486

Jetersville, VA $103,928

Kents Store, VA $104,174

King And Queen Court House, VA $105,222

King William, VA $105,768

Lanexa, VA $105,059

Lightfoot, VA $103,994

Little Plymouth, VA $105,090

Locust Hill, VA $104,474

Louisa, VA $105,254

Macon, VA $105,375

Maidens, VA $105,674

Manakin Sabot, VA $106,019

Mannboro, VA $105,330

Manquin, VA $106,076

Maryus, VA $103,198

Mascot, VA $104,781

Mathews, VA $103,649

Burgess, VA $105,446

Accomac, VA $104,057

Assawoman, VA $104,098

Atlantic, VA $104,238

Battery Park, VA $102,935

Belle Haven, VA $103,996

Birdsnest, VA $103,800

Bloxom, VA $104,216

Cape Charles, VA $103,658

Capeville, VA $103,679

Carrollton, VA $102,923

Carrsville, VA $103,393

Cheriton, VA $103,668

Chesapeake, VA $102,962

Chincoteague Island, VA $104,305

Wallops Island, VA $104,228

Craddockville, VA $104,013

Davis Wharf, VA $103,991

Eastville, VA $103,707

Exmore, VA $103,951

Franktown, VA $103,835

Greenbackville, VA $104,541

Greenbush, VA $104,243

Hacksneck, VA $103,954

Hallwood, VA $104,188

Harborton, VA $104,209

Horntown, VA $104,365

Oak Hall, VA $104,151

Isle Of Wight, VA $103,154

Jamesville, VA $103,894

Jenkins Bridge, VA $104,204

Keller, VA $104,079

Locustville, VA $104,075

Machipongo, VA $103,784

Mappsville, VA $104,165

Marionville, VA $103,783

Mears, VA $104,111

Melfa, VA $104,093

Modest Town, VA $104,362

Nassawadox, VA $103,891

Nelsonia, VA $104,370

New Church, VA $104,331

Onancock, VA $104,180

Onley, VA $104,065

Oyster, VA $103,692

Painter, VA $104,016

Parksley, VA $104,237

Pungoteague, VA $104,060

Quinby, VA $103,786

Rescue, VA $102,930

Sanford, VA $104,349

Saxis, VA $104,365

Seaview, VA $103,670

Smithfield, VA $103,042

Suffolk, VA $102,995

Tangier, VA $104,624

Tasley, VA $104,289

Temperanceville, VA $104,188

Townsend, VA $103,691

Virginia Beach, VA $104,333

Dulles, VA $118,560

Aldie, VA $114,818

Amissville, VA $109,232

Arcola, VA $115,969

Manassas, VA $116,159

Marshall, VA $110,834

Middleburg, VA $112,872

Catlett, VA $113,402

Centreville, VA $116,628

Clifton, VA $117,611

Orlean, VA $109,836

Paeonian Springs, VA $113,397

Paris, VA $109,836

Philomont, VA $112,538

Purcellville, VA $111,704

Bluemont, VA $110,209

Bristow, VA $115,258

Broad Run, VA $113,208

Calverton, VA $112,951

Casanova, VA $113,140

Rectortown, VA $110,698

Mechanicsville, VA $106,298

Midlothian, VA $106,137

Millers Tavern, VA $106,285

Mineral, VA $105,903

Moon, VA $103,694

Moseley, VA $105,783

New Canton, VA $103,492

New Kent, VA $105,716

New Point, VA $103,434

Newtown, VA $106,612

Norge, VA $104,147

North, VA $103,785

Oilville, VA $105,808

Onemo, VA $103,564

Ordinary, VA $103,338

Port Haywood, VA $103,418

Powhatan, VA $105,458

Providence Forge, VA $105,534

Quinton, VA $106,075

Rockville, VA $105,928

Ruthville, VA $105,317

Saint Stephens Church, VA $106,272

Saluda, VA $104,514

Sandston, VA $106,322

Sandy Hook, VA $105,251

Schley, VA $103,584

Severn, VA $103,253

Shacklefords, VA $104,570

State Farm, VA $105,724

Stevensville, VA $105,472

Studley, VA $106,290

Susan, VA $103,460

Toano, VA $104,474

Topping, VA $104,381

Trevilians, VA $105,189

Richmond, VA $106,541

Urbanna, VA $104,878

Wake, VA $104,223

Walkerton, VA $105,622

Ware Neck, VA $103,625

Water View, VA $104,856

West Point, VA $105,216

White Marsh, VA $103,453

Wicomico, VA $103,270

Williamsburg, VA $103,449

Woods Cross Roads, VA $103,824

Montpelier, VA $105,769

Oakton, VA $118,893

Occoquan, VA $118,017

Quantico, VA $114,095

Springfield, VA $119,951

Triangle, VA $114,920

Vienna, VA $119,950

Woodbridge, VA $117,164

Arlington, VA $120,554

Fort Myer, VA $120,556

Mattaponi, VA $104,824

Dhs, VA $120,555

Fort Valley, VA $104,224

Star Tannery, VA $103,205

Stephens City, VA $107,151

Stephenson, VA $107,223

Toms Brook, VA $104,166

White Post, VA $108,073

Woodstock, VA $103,305

Culpeper, VA $106,717

Aroda, VA $104,104

Banco, VA $104,456

Bealeton, VA $110,484

Boston, VA $106,434

Brandy Station, VA $108,588

Brightwood, VA $104,987

Castleton, VA $107,605

Elkwood, VA $108,446

Etlan, VA $104,745

Goldvein, VA $110,972

Graves Mill, VA $103,961

Haywood, VA $104,960

Hood, VA $103,307

Jeffersonton, VA $109,799

Leon, VA $105,430

Lignum, VA $107,819

Madison, VA $103,953

Midland, VA $111,584

Mitchells, VA $105,866

Oakpark, VA $104,612

Pratts, VA $103,940

Radiant, VA $104,326

Rapidan, VA $105,267

Remington, VA $109,606

Reva, VA $105,547

Richardsville, VA $108,719

Rixeyville, VA $108,438

Rochelle, VA $103,909

Somerville, VA $111,798

Sperryville, VA $105,444

Stevensburg, VA $108,035

Sumerduck, VA $109,636

Syria, VA $103,559

Viewtown, VA $108,509

Washington, VA $107,294

Wolftown, VA $103,314

Woodville, VA $106,485

Harrisonburg, VA $103,736

Basye, VA $102,907

Bergton, VA $102,589

Bridgewater, VA $103,542

Broadway, VA $103,222

Criders, VA $102,773

Dayton, VA $103,187

Edinburg, VA $103,082

Elkton, VA $103,393

Alexandria, VA $120,541

Fredericksburg, VA $109,220

Bowling Green, VA $107,100

Burr Hill, VA $107,113

Callao, VA $106,497

Caret, VA $107,767

Center Cross, VA $105,933

Champlain, VA $107,520

Coles Point, VA $107,923

Colonial Beach, VA $108,530

Corbin, VA $107,859

Dahlgren, VA $112,089

Dogue, VA $108,458

Dunnsville, VA $106,314

Edwardsville, VA $105,583

Farnham, VA $105,895

Garrisonville, VA $113,009

Hague, VA $107,143

Hartwood, VA $109,535

Haynesville, VA $107,054

Heathsville, VA $105,484

Hustle, VA $107,585

Irvington, VA $104,639

Jersey, VA $108,606

Kilmarnock, VA $104,728

King George, VA $110,301

Kinsale, VA $106,936

Ladysmith, VA $106,481

Lancaster, VA $104,984

Laneview, VA $105,239

Lively, VA $105,081

Locust Grove, VA $107,144

Loretto, VA $107,605

Lottsburg, VA $106,298

Merry Point, VA $104,820

Milford, VA $106,706

Mollusk, VA $104,857

Montross, VA $107,843

Morattico, VA $105,402

Mount Holly, VA $107,484

Ninde, VA $110,546

Nuttsville, VA $105,298

Oldhams, VA $106,849

Ophelia, VA $105,502

Partlow, VA $107,405

Port Royal, VA $107,577

Rappahannock Academy, VA $107,598

Reedville, VA $105,423

Rhoadesville, VA $106,133

Rollins Fork, VA $108,525

Fulks Run, VA $102,965

Hinton, VA $102,870

Keezletown, VA $103,371

Lacey Spring, VA $103,423

Linville, VA $103,369

Luray, VA $103,701

Mc Gaheysville, VA $103,490

Mount Crawford, VA $103,494

Mount Jackson, VA $103,155

Mount Solon, VA $103,170

New Market, VA $103,394

Orkney Springs, VA $102,933

Penn Laird, VA $103,536

Quicksburg, VA $103,258

Pleasant Valley, VA $103,481

Shenandoah, VA $103,429

Singers Glen, VA $103,362

Stanley, VA $103,438

Timberville, VA $103,412

Charlottesville, VA $103,597

Afton, VA $102,449

Arrington, VA $100,412

Barboursville, VA $104,000

Batesville, VA $103,350

Covesville, VA $102,458

Crozet, VA $103,400

Dyke, VA $103,348

Ruby, VA $112,469

Games Designer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Games Designer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 22% above the average. In contrast, Games Designer positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Games Designer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Games Designer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$134,499	$65.0	22%
Financial Services	$132,294	$64.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$126,782	$61.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$123,475	$59.0	12%
Internet	$121,270	$58.0	10%

Games Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Games Designer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$100,636

Average $110,245/year

$119,602

$8,386

Average $9,187/month

$9,967

$1,935

Average $2,120/week

$2,300

$48

Average $53/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,602	$9,967	$2,300	$58
Average	$110,245	$9,187	$2,120	$53
25th Percentile	$100,636	$8,386	$1,935	$48

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