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Game Designer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 42 open job postings for Game Designer roles at 22 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 4 more postings in CAD (median CA$111K), 4 more postings in EUR (median €50K), 2 more postings in SGD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Game Designer: postings by posted pay31 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 14 bands from $90K to $230K. Median $131K; middle half $115K–$190K.Median $131K$90K$230K

Postings per pay band: $90K–$100K: 3; $100K–$110K: 0; $110K–$120K: 7; $120K–$130K: 3; $130K–$140K: 4; $140K–$150K: 2; $150K–$160K: 4; $160K–$170K: 0; $170K–$180K: 0; $180K–$190K: 0; $190K–$200K: 2; $200K–$210K: 0; $210K–$220K: 0; $220K–$230K: 6.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$43.50/hr ($90.5K/yr) median, $43.50–$43.50/hr typical, 3 postingsEntry level: middle half $43.50–$43.50/hr, median $43.50/hr ($90.5K/yr)
  2. Mid level$128K median, $114K–$138K typical, 15 postingsMid level: middle half $114K–$138K, median $128K
  3. Senior$145K median, $117K–$153K typical, 7 postingsSenior: middle half $117K–$153K, median $145K
  4. Principal$230K median, $230K–$230K typical, 6 postingsPrincipal: middle half $230K–$230K, median $230K

Companies hiring

  1. Naughty Dog$43.50/hr ($90.5K/yr) median, $43.50–$60.85/hr typical, 5 postingsNaughty Dog: middle half $43.50–$60.85/hr, median $43.50/hr ($90.5K/yr)
  2. Fanatics Collectibles$111K median, $111K–$145K typical, 4 postingsFanatics Collectibles: middle half $111K–$145K, median $111K
  3. Respawn Entertainment$230K median, $131K–$230K typical, 4 postingsRespawn Entertainment: middle half $131K–$230K, median $230K
  4. NOVOMATIC€50K median, €50K–€50K typical, 3 postings

Top-paying companies

  1. Respawn Entertainment · $230K median, 4 postings
  2. Electronic Arts · $199K median, 3 postings
  3. Fanatics Collectibles · $111K median, 4 postings
  4. Naughty Dog · $90.5K median, 5 postings

By location

  1. United States$131K median, $115K–$190K typical, 28 postingsUnited States: middle half $115K–$190K, median $131K
  2. California$127K median, $117K–$230K typical, 15 postingsCalifornia: middle half $117K–$230K, median $127K
  3. Los Angeles, CA$131K median, $131K–$230K typical, 6 postingsLos Angeles, CA: middle half $131K–$230K, median $131K
  4. Washington$115K median, $111K–$145K typical, 6 postingsWashington: middle half $111K–$145K, median $115K
  5. Remote$55.00/hr ($114K/yr) median, $43.50–$60.85/hr typical, 5 postingsRemote: middle half $43.50–$60.85/hr, median $55.00/hr ($114K/yr)

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $55.00/hr ($114K/yr) median, $43.50–$60.85/hr typical, from 4 postings. On-site: $131K median, $117K–$199K typical, from 24 postings.

Newest Game Designer postings

  1. Game DesignerPERSOL SINGAPORE · Singapore, Singapore · SGD 4,000–SGD 5,000/mo · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  2. Game Designer (Apex Legends)Electronic Arts · Los Angeles, CA · $92.9K–$157K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  3. Game Designer (Apex Legends)Respawn Entertainment · $104K–$157K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  4. Game Designer (Apex Legends)Game Companies · Los Angeles, CA · $104K–$157K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  5. Game Designer (Apex Legends)Electronic Arts (EA) · Los Angeles, CA · $104K–$157K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Game Designer make?

The median posted base pay for Game Designer jobs is $131K a year, from 42 job postings with pay at 22 companies.

What is the typical Game Designer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $115K–$190K. The top 10% list $230K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $111K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Game Designer jobs?

By median posted pay: Respawn Entertainment ($230K), Electronic Arts ($199K), Fanatics Collectibles ($111K).

How does Game Designer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $43.50/hr ($90.5K/yr), Mid level $128K, Senior $145K, Principal $230K.

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