Advanced Game Designer Salary in the United States

How much does an Advanced Game Designer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Advanced Game Designer in the United States is $75,776 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, an Advanced Game Designer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,275
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,763 to $82,842
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,289
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Advanced Game Designer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $82,842 $6,903 $1,593 $40
Average $75,776 $6,315 $1,457 $36
25th Percentile $69,763 $5,814 $1,342 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Advanced Game Designer Salaries

An Advanced Game Designer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Advanced Game Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Advanced Game Designer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,201
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $75,133
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,093
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $117,319
  • Expert (over 8 years): $131,094
Levels Salary
Package D... Level Advanced Game Designer$64,201
Advanced ... Level Advanced Game Designer$75,133
Package D... Level Advanced Game Designer$96,093
Package D... Level Advanced Game Designer$117,319
Package D... Level Advanced Game Designer$131,094
$64,201 0 yr
$75,133 < 2 yrs
$96,093 2-4 yrs
$117,319 5-8 yrs
$131,094 > 8 yrs
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How Do Advanced Game Designer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Advanced Game Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $83,899.
  • California: $83,581.
  • Massachusetts: $82,467.

Top Paying Cities for Advanced Game Designers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $95,576
  • San Francisco: $94,637
  • Oakland: $92,538

What Skills Can Increase an Advanced Game Designer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Attention to Detail (Mentioned in 2.42% Job Postings): Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
  • Container (Mentioned in 1.84% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 1.16% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
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Attention to Detail 2.42%
Container 1.84%
Preventative Maintenance 1.16%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Advanced Game Designer's salary.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Attention to Detail: Can increase your salary by up to 0%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Initiative
$81,080
7%
Problem Solving
$78,049
3%
Attention to Detail
$75,776
0%
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Advanced Game Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Advanced Game Designer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Advanced Game Designer

Salaries for an Advanced Game Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $69,536 in 2023 to around $68,473 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Advanced Game Designer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Advanced Game Designer Over Time

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