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Game Designer salaries in Santa Monica, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for Game Designer roles in Santa Monica, CA, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Game Designer postings in Santa Monica, CA

  1. Associate Game Designer, TechnicalNaughty Dog · Santa Monica, CA · $37.00–$50.00/hr · Posted Oct 28, 2026
  2. Game Designer, Level (Contingent)Naughty Dog · Santa Monica, CA · $58.03–$65.00/hr · Posted Oct 19, 2026
  3. Associate Game Designer, TechnicalNaughty Dog · Santa Monica, CA · $37.00–$50.00/hr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  4. Game Designer, Technical (Contingent)Naughty Dog · Remote · $56.70–$65.00/hr · Posted Jul 16, 2026Apply
  5. Associate Game Designer, Technical (Contingent)Naughty Dog · Remote · $37.00–$50.00/hr · Posted Jul 2, 2026Apply
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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. 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. 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 Santa Monica, CA?

The median posted base pay for Game Designer jobs in Santa Monica, CA is $43.50/hr ($90.5K/yr), from 5 job postings with pay at 1 company.

What is the typical Game Designer pay range in Santa Monica, CA?

The middle half of postings list $43.50–$60.85/hr. The top 10% list $128K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $90.5K or less.

How does Santa Monica, CA pay compare with all Game Designer jobs?

The median here is $43.50/hr ($90.5K/yr), against $131K across all 42 postings for the role.

How many Game Designer jobs in Santa Monica, CA list pay?

5 open postings at 1 company list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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