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Gameplay Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 22 open job postings for Gameplay Engineer roles at 14 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 1 more posting in CAD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Gameplay Engineer: postings by posted pay21 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 16 bands from $50K to $210K. Median $129K; middle half $110K–$177K.Median $129K$50K$210K

Postings per pay band: $50K–$60K: 3; $60K–$70K: 0; $70K–$80K: 0; $80K–$90K: 0; $90K–$100K: 0; $100K–$110K: 2; $110K–$120K: 5; $120K–$130K: 1; $130K–$140K: 1; $140K–$150K: 0; $150K–$160K: 0; $160K–$170K: 2; $170K–$180K: 2; $180K–$190K: 0; $190K–$200K: 1; $200K–$210K: 4.

Pay by level

  1. Intern$26.00/hr ($54.1K/yr) median, $23.50–$26.00/hr typical, 3 postingsIntern: middle half $23.50–$26.00/hr, median $26.00/hr ($54.1K/yr)
  2. Mid level$113K median, $110K–$163K typical, 10 postingsMid level: middle half $110K–$163K, median $113K
  3. Senior$177K median, $135K–$195K typical, 5 postingsSenior: middle half $135K–$195K, median $177K

Companies hiring

  1. Blizzard Entertainment$54.26/hr ($113K/yr) median, $54.26–$84.95/hr typical, 4 postingsBlizzard Entertainment: middle half $54.26–$84.95/hr, median $54.26/hr ($113K/yr)
  2. Activision Blizzard$54.26/hr ($113K/yr) median, $54.26–$84.95/hr typical, 3 postingsActivision Blizzard: middle half $54.26–$84.95/hr, median $54.26/hr ($113K/yr)
  3. Gardens Interactive2 postings, too few to show pay
  4. teamLFG2 postings, too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Blizzard Entertainment · $113K median, 4 postings
  2. Activision Blizzard · $113K median, 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$113K median, $107K–$177K typical, 20 postingsUnited States: middle half $107K–$177K, median $113K
  2. California$54.26/hr ($113K/yr) median, $51.10–$84.95/hr typical, 12 postingsCalifornia: middle half $51.10–$84.95/hr, median $54.26/hr ($113K/yr)
  3. Irvine, CA$54.26/hr ($113K/yr) median, $54.26–$84.95/hr typical, 10 postingsIrvine, CA: middle half $54.26–$84.95/hr, median $54.26/hr ($113K/yr)
  4. Remote$163K median, $110K–$200K typical, 7 postingsRemote: middle half $110K–$200K, median $163K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $163K median, $110K–$200K typical, from 7 postings. On-site: $54.26/hr ($113K/yr) median, $54.26–$84.95/hr typical, from 10 postings.

Newest Gameplay Engineer postings

  1. Senior Gameplay Engineer – Unreal Engine / BlueprintsSnail Games USA · Loveland, CO · $116K–$142K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Senior Gameplay Engineer (Contract)Obsidian Entertainment · Irvine, CA · $79.00–$108.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Principal Gameplay Engineer | Irvine, CABlizzard Entertainment · Irvine, CA · $149K–$276K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
  4. Gameplay EngineerGardens Interactive · Remote · $155K–$171K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
  5. Gameplay EngineerGardens Interactive · Remote · $155K–$171K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026Apply
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Questions and answers

How much does a Gameplay Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Gameplay Engineer jobs is $129K a year, from 22 job postings with pay at 14 companies.

What is the typical Gameplay Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $110K–$177K. The top 10% list $211K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $54.1K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Gameplay Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Blizzard Entertainment ($113K), Activision Blizzard ($113K).

How does Gameplay Engineer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Intern $26.00/hr ($54.1K/yr), Mid level $113K, Senior $177K.

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