As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Video Game Programmer in Michigan is $76,995, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,481 weekly, or $6,416 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Video Game Programmer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Video Game Programmer in Michigan vary widely, spanning from $68,819 to $88,614. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,715) and 75th percentile ($83,077), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,614 per year. This $10,362 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Application Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Michigan Video Game Programmer often earn 1.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 56 companies. However, Michigan currently ranks 22 nationwide for Video Game Programmer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Video Game Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $68,819 MI May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $72,715 MI May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $76,995 MI May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $83,077 MI May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Video Game Programmer Salary $88,614 MI May 18, 2021
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What is a Video Game Programmer ?

A game programmer is a software engineer, programmer, or computer scientist who primarily develops codebases for video games or related software, such as game development tools. Game programming has many specialized disciplines, all of which fall under the umbrella term of "game programmer". A game programmer should not be confused with a game designer, who works on game design....

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Location Taylor, MI Avg. Salary $82,820 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Acme, MI Avg. Salary $77,469 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Ada, MI Avg. Salary $79,857 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Addison, MI Avg. Salary $82,738 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adrian, MI Avg. Salary $81,503 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Afton, MI Avg. Salary $76,481 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Ahmeek, MI Avg. Salary $78,292 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Akron, MI Avg. Salary $76,564 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alanson, MI Avg. Salary $76,481 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alba, MI Avg. Salary $76,481 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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    Video Game Programmer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Applications Programmer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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