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 $102,201 for beginners, reaching about $106,186 at mid-level, and approach $109,353 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 Vermont

How much does a Games Designer make in Vermont? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Games Designer in Vermont is $107,454 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $124,877
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,087 to $116,574
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,560

10% $89,560

50% (Median) $107,454

90% $124,877

Games Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,574	$9,714	$2,242	$56
Average	$107,454	$8,954	$2,066	$52
25th Percentile	$98,087	$8,174	$1,886	$47

Salary Factors Salary by Experience Related Job Salaries Top Paying Cities Explore Related Jobs

For HR & Compensation Team

What should I pay?

See how Salary.com helps teams price roles more accurately.

Benchmark Games Designer with confidence

Get deeper market data to support decisions.

Work Email

Phone No.

Choose a perfect time to talk with a compensation expert.

Book a Demo

Check out Games Designer Job Openings in Vermont

Technical Designer

Blue Heron Companies – LAS VEGAS, NV

Truss Designer

Drexel Building Supply – WRIGHTSTOWN, WI

OSP Field Designer

Sigma Technologies, Ltd. – BENTON, AR

Power Designer

Sigma Technologies, Ltd. – TULSA, OK

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): $102,201
Early Career (1-2 years): $102,963
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,186
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,720
Expert (over 8 years): $109,353

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Games Designer	less than 1 year	$102,201
Early Career Level Games Designer	1-2 years	$102,963
Mid-Level Level Games Designer	2-4 years	$106,186
Senior-Level Level Games Designer	5-8 years	$108,720
Expert Level Games Designer	over 8 years	$109,353

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:

Adamant: $109,988
Barre: $110,153
Cabot: $109,911

Adamant, VT $109,988

Barre, VT $110,153

Cabot, VT $109,911

Calais, VT $110,008

East Barre, VT $109,986

East Calais, VT $109,988

East Montpelier, VT $110,061

Eden, VT $109,916

Eden Mills, VT $109,816

Graniteville, VT $110,147

Hyde Park, VT $110,078

Johnson, VT $110,217

Lake Elmore, VT $109,955

Marshfield, VT $109,930

Moretown, VT $110,225

Morrisville, VT $110,211

Moscow, VT $110,267

Northfield, VT $110,090

Northfield Falls, VT $110,604

North Hyde Park, VT $110,070

North Montpelier, VT $109,960

Plainfield, VT $109,944

Roxbury, VT $109,758

South Barre, VT $110,281

Waterbury, VT $110,256

Stowe, VT $110,272

Waitsfield, VT $110,210

Warren, VT $110,004

Washington, VT $109,790

Waterbury Center, VT $110,253

Websterville, VT $110,129

Williamstown, VT $110,001

Wolcott, VT $109,941

Woodbury, VT $109,833

Worcester, VT $109,942

Rutland, VT $109,939

Belmont, VT $109,599

Benson, VT $109,598

Bomoseen, VT $109,771

Brandon, VT $109,852

Bridport, VT $109,864

Castleton, VT $109,792

Center Rutland, VT $109,868

Chittenden, VT $109,615

Cuttingsville, VT $109,576

Danby, VT $109,764

East Middlebury, VT $109,925

East Poultney, VT $109,776

East Wallingford, VT $109,656

Fair Haven, VT $109,696

Florence, VT $109,657

Forest Dale, VT $109,857

Gaysville, VT $109,159

Granville, VT $109,675

Hancock, VT $109,657

Hydeville, VT $109,784

Killington, VT $109,645

Middlebury, VT $110,094

Middletown Springs, VT $109,717

Mount Holly, VT $109,615

North Clarendon, VT $109,776

Orwell, VT $109,764

Pawlet, VT $109,803

Pittsfield, VT $109,709

Pittsford, VT $109,814

Poultney, VT $109,793

Proctor, VT $109,915

Ripton, VT $109,788

Rochester, VT $109,731

Rupert, VT $109,720

Salisbury, VT $109,895

Shoreham, VT $109,802

Stockbridge, VT $109,607

Wallingford, VT $109,666

Wells, VT $109,807

West Pawlet, VT $109,845

West Rupert, VT $109,818

West Rutland, VT $109,752

Whiting, VT $109,806

Saint Johnsbury, VT $109,925

Albany, VT $109,861

Barnet, VT $109,807

Barton, VT $109,849

Beebe Plain, VT $109,882

Concord, VT $109,703

Coventry, VT $110,010

Craftsbury, VT $109,893

Craftsbury Common, VT $109,898

Danville, VT $109,832

Derby, VT $109,882

Derby Line, VT $109,800

East Burke, VT $109,796

East Charleston, VT $109,807

East Hardwick, VT $109,867

East Haven, VT $109,557

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $109,922

Glover, VT $109,816

Granby, VT $109,422

Greensboro, VT $109,779

Greensboro Bend, VT $109,849

Hardwick, VT $109,971

Irasburg, VT $109,822

Island Pond, VT $109,642

Lowell, VT $109,784

Lower Waterford, VT $109,910

Lyndon, VT $109,891

Lyndon Center, VT $110,014

Lyndonville, VT $109,895

Morgan, VT $109,697

Newport, VT $109,948

Newport Center, VT $109,807

North Concord, VT $109,521

North Troy, VT $109,823

Orleans, VT $109,781

Passumpsic, VT $109,931

Peacham, VT $109,710

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $109,934

Sheffield, VT $109,740

Sutton, VT $109,731

Troy, VT $109,834

West Burke, VT $109,804

West Charleston, VT $109,753

West Danville, VT $109,838

Westfield, VT $109,751

West Glover, VT $109,826

Averill, VT $109,187

Beecher Falls, VT $109,895

Canaan, VT $109,621

Gilman, VT $110,104

Guildhall, VT $109,477

Lunenburg, VT $109,715

Norton, VT $109,406

North Bennington, VT $110,627

North Pownal, VT $110,851

Pownal, VT $110,913

White River Junction, VT $109,910

Ascutney, VT $109,962

Barnard, VT $109,661

Bethel, VT $109,729

Bradford, VT $109,844

Bridgewater, VT $109,773

Bridgewater Corners, VT $109,556

Brookfield, VT $109,836

Brownsville, VT $109,776

Chelsea, VT $109,772

Corinth, VT $109,743

East Corinth, VT $109,789

East Randolph, VT $109,810

East Ryegate, VT $109,714

East Thetford, VT $109,850

Fairlee, VT $109,732

Groton, VT $109,761

Hartford, VT $110,196

Hartland, VT $109,811

Hartland Four Corners, VT $109,806

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $110,089

Newbury, VT $109,748

North Hartland, VT $109,888

North Pomfret, VT $109,700

North Thetford, VT $109,848

Norwich, VT $109,826

Plymouth, VT $109,477

Post Mills, VT $109,824

Quechee, VT $109,938

Randolph, VT $109,918

Randolph Center, VT $109,862

Reading, VT $109,568

Sharon, VT $109,726

South Pomfret, VT $109,621

South Royalton, VT $109,758

South Ryegate, VT $109,780

South Strafford, VT $109,753

South Woodstock, VT $109,595

Strafford, VT $109,657

Taftsville, VT $109,946

Thetford, VT $109,850

Thetford Center, VT $109,735

Topsham, VT $109,702

Tunbridge, VT $109,723

Vershire, VT $109,672

Wells River, VT $109,788

West Fairlee, VT $109,989

West Hartford, VT $109,702

West Newbury, VT $109,745

West Topsham, VT $109,790

Wilder, VT $110,202

Windsor, VT $109,856

Woodstock, VT $109,721

Bellows Falls, VT $110,122

Cambridgeport, VT $109,996

Cavendish, VT $109,630

Chester, VT $109,740

Chester Depot, VT $109,700

Grafton, VT $109,656

Londonderry, VT $109,853

Ludlow, VT $109,687

North Springfield, VT $110,070

Perkinsville, VT $109,771

Peru, VT $109,738

Proctorsville, VT $109,649

Saxtons River, VT $110,099

South Londonderry, VT $109,921

Springfield, VT $110,017

Westminster, VT $110,121

Westminster Station, VT $110,128

Weston, VT $109,626

Shaftsbury, VT $110,496

Brattleboro, VT $110,346

Bondville, VT $109,890

East Dover, VT $110,113

Jacksonville, VT $110,390

Jamaica, VT $109,892

Marlboro, VT $110,892

Newfane, VT $110,041

Putney, VT $110,018

Readsboro, VT $110,906

South Newfane, VT $110,079

Stamford, VT $110,826

Townshend, VT $109,941

Vernon, VT $110,683

Wardsboro, VT $110,021

West Dover, VT $110,202

West Dummerston, VT $110,068

West Halifax, VT $110,238

West Townshend, VT $109,793

West Wardsboro, VT $109,795

Whitingham, VT $110,350

Williamsville, VT $110,068

Wilmington, VT $110,284

Burlington, VT $110,585

South Burlington, VT $110,578

Winooski, VT $110,585

Colchester, VT $110,585

Alburgh, VT $110,033

Bakersfield, VT $110,196

Belvidere Center, VT $109,796

Bristol, VT $110,219

Cambridge, VT $110,350

Charlotte, VT $110,435

East Berkshire, VT $110,090

East Fairfield, VT $110,254

Enosburg Falls, VT $109,950

Essex, VT $110,500

Essex Junction, VT $110,508

Fairfax, VT $110,358

Fairfield, VT $110,252

Ferrisburgh, VT $110,312

Franklin, VT $109,956

Grand Isle, VT $110,369

Highgate Center, VT $110,049

Highgate Springs, VT $110,105

Hinesburg, VT $110,433

Huntington, VT $110,349

Isle La Motte, VT $110,170

Jeffersonville, VT $110,276

Jericho, VT $110,408

Jonesville, VT $110,431

Milton, VT $110,461

Monkton, VT $110,344

Montgomery, VT $109,950

Montgomery Center, VT $109,816

New Haven, VT $110,206

North Ferrisburgh, VT $110,361

North Hero, VT $110,252

Richford, VT $109,931

Richmond, VT $110,421

Saint Albans, VT $110,301

Saint Albans Bay, VT $110,287

Shelburne, VT $110,535

Sheldon, VT $110,170

Sheldon Springs, VT $110,440

South Hero, VT $110,469

Starksboro, VT $110,284

Swanton, VT $110,150

Underhill, VT $110,383

Underhill Center, VT $110,387

Vergennes, VT $110,172

Waterville, VT $110,209

Westford, VT $110,438

Williston, VT $110,521

Montpelier, VT $110,136

Bennington, VT $110,708

Arlington, VT $110,319

Dorset, VT $109,890

East Arlington, VT $109,848

East Dorset, VT $109,892

Manchester, VT $110,188

Manchester Center, VT $110,116

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	$131,093	$63.0	22%
Financial Services	$128,944	$62.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$123,572	$59.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$120,348	$58.0	12%
Internet	$118,199	$57.0	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.

$98,087

Average $107,454/year

$116,574

$8,174

Average $8,954/month

$9,714

$1,886

Average $2,066/week

$2,242

$47

Average $52/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,574	$9,714	$2,242	$56
Average	$107,454	$8,954	$2,066	$52
25th Percentile	$98,087	$8,174	$1,886	$47

Find Your Next Games Designer Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Games Designer job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

Sigma Technologies, Ltd. | NORMAN, OK

Power Designer

Sigma Technologies, Ltd. | NORMAN, OK

Description. Power Designer - Field. Overhead Power Utility Pole Design | Field Data Collection. Remote location: Norman, OK (surrounding areas). Primary F... more

23 Days Ago
MG Engineering D.P.C. | NEW YORK, NY

Lead Electrical Designer

MG Engineering D.P.C. | NEW YORK, NY

Description. The Lead Electrical Designer (or Engineer*) is a senior member & manager of the project team, working under the direct supervision of the Trad... more

23 Days Ago
Kohler | KOHLER, WI

Lead Interior Designer

Kohler | KOHLER, WI

Kohler is seeking a Lead Interior Designer to drive concept-to-completion interiors for kitchen, bath, and hospitality environments that showcase our manuf... more

3 Days Ago
Uline Inc. | PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI

Associate Instructional Designer

Uline Inc. | PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI

Join Uline Inc. as an Associate Instructional Designer supporting training for our wholesale distribution operations. Design and update engaging e-learning... more

4 Days Ago
Uline Inc. | NORTH BAY, WI

Associate Instructional Designer

Uline Inc. | NORTH BAY, WI

Join Uline Inc. as an Associate Instructional Designer supporting training for our wholesale distribution operations. Design and update engaging e-learning... more

4 Days Ago
Uline Inc. | KENOSHA, WI

Associate Instructional Designer

Uline Inc. | KENOSHA, WI

Join Uline Inc. as an Associate Instructional Designer supporting training for our wholesale distribution operations. Design and update engaging e-learning... more

4 Days Ago

For Employees

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Get a Salary Increase

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Search Job Openings

For Employers

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Adjust Employee Salary

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Price My Industry Jobs

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Salary Search

Salary Calculator Tools

Know Your Worth

Advance at Work

Explore Career Path

Land Your Next Role

Software + AI

Data

Survey Catalogue

Games Designer Salary in Vermont

Check out Games Designer Job Openings in Vermont

Key Factors That Influence Games Designer Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Games Designer Salaries?

How Do Games Designer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Games Designer

Games Designer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Games Designer

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

Find Your Next Games Designer Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Games Designer Salary in Vermont

Check out Games Designer Job Openings in Vermont

Key Factors That Influence Games Designer Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Games Designer Salaries?

How Do Games Designer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Games Designer

Games Designer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Games Designer

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

Salaries of jobs related to Games Designer

Find Your Next Games Designer Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?