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Game Designer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 15 open job postings for Game Designer roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Game Designer postings in California

  1. Game Designer (Apex Legends)Electronic Arts · Los Angeles, CA · $92.9K–$157K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  2. Game Designer (Apex Legends)Game Companies · Los Angeles, CA · $104K–$157K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  3. Game Designer (Apex Legends)Electronic Arts (EA) · Los Angeles, CA · $104K–$157K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  4. Game Designer (Apex Legends)San Francisco, CA · CA$92.9K–CA$129K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  5. Associate Game Designer, TechnicalNaughty Dog · Santa Monica, CA · $37.00–$50.00/hr · Posted Oct 28, 2026
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Game Designer pay in other places

  1. United States$131K median, $115K–$190K typical, 28 postingsUnited States: middle half $115K–$190K, median $131K
  2. Los Angeles, CA$131K median, $131K–$230K typical, 6 postingsLos Angeles, CA: middle half $131K–$230K, median $131K
  3. Washington$115K median, $111K–$145K typical, 6 postingsWashington: middle half $111K–$145K, median $115K
  4. Santa Monica, CA$43.50/hr ($90.5K/yr) median, $43.50–$60.85/hr typical, 5 postingsSanta Monica, CA: middle half $43.50–$60.85/hr, median $43.50/hr ($90.5K/yr)
  5. Seattle, WA$111K median, $111K–$145K typical, 4 postingsSeattle, WA: middle half $111K–$145K, median $111K
  6. CanadaCA$135K median, CA$92.8K–CA$173K typical, 3 postings
  7. British Columbia, CanadaCA$135K median, CA$92.8K–CA$173K typical, 3 postings
  8. Austria€50K median, €50K–€50K typical, 3 postings

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Questions and answers

How much does a Game Designer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Game Designer jobs in California is $127K a year, from 15 job postings with pay at 7 companies.

What is the typical Game Designer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $117K–$230K. The top 10% list $230K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $90.5K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Game Designer jobs?

The median here is $127K, against $131K across all 42 postings for the role.

How many Game Designer jobs in California list pay?

15 open postings at 7 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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