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Game Designer salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 28 open job postings for Game Designer roles in United States, 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 United States

  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. Game DesignerNewcastle Studio · Bellevue, WA · $140K–$160K/yr · Posted Nov 3, 2026
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Game Designer pay in other places

  1. California$127K median, $117K–$230K typical, 15 postingsCalifornia: middle half $117K–$230K, median $127K
  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 United States?

The median posted base pay for Game Designer jobs in United States is $131K a year, from 28 job postings with pay at 15 companies.

What is the typical Game Designer pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $115K–$190K. The top 10% list $230K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $90.5K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Game Designer jobs?

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

How many Game Designer jobs in United States list pay?

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

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