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Gameplay Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 12 open job postings for Gameplay Engineer 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 Gameplay Engineer postings in California

  1. Senior Gameplay Engineer (Contract)Obsidian Entertainment · Irvine, CA · $79.00–$108.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Principal Gameplay Engineer | Irvine, CABlizzard Entertainment · Irvine, CA · $149K–$276K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
  3. Gameplay Engineer - 2027 Summer InternshipObsidian Entertainment · Irvine, CA · $22.00–$30.00/hr · Posted Oct 30, 2026
  4. Gameplay Engineer - 2027 Summer InternshipObsidian · Irvine, CA · $22.00–$30.00/hr · Posted Oct 30, 2026Apply
  5. Gameplay EngineerCloud Chamber · Novato, CA · $86K–$127K/yr · Posted Oct 19, 2026
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Gameplay Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$113K median, $107K–$177K typical, 20 postingsUnited States: middle half $107K–$177K, median $113K
  2. 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)
  3. Remote$163K median, $110K–$200K typical, 7 postingsRemote: middle half $110K–$200K, median $163K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Gameplay Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Gameplay Engineer jobs in California is $54.26/hr ($113K/yr), from 12 job postings with pay at 7 companies.

What is the typical Gameplay Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $51.10–$84.95/hr. The top 10% list $195K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $54.1K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Gameplay Engineer jobs?

The median here is $54.26/hr ($113K/yr), against $129K across all 22 postings for the role.

How many Gameplay Engineer jobs in California list pay?

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

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