Computer Game Developer Salary in California
$32.1K - $45.4K
4% of jobs
$45.4K - $58.7K
10% of jobs
$58.7K - $72K
8% of jobs
$77.4K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$72K - $85.4K
10% of jobs
$85.4K - $98.7K
16% of jobs
The median wage is $101.3K / yr.
$98.7K - $112K
19% of jobs
$120.1K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$112K - $125.3K
16% of jobs
$125.3K - $138.7K
1% of jobs
$138.7K - $152K
2% of jobs
$152K - $165.3K
6% of jobs
$165.3K - $178.6K
10% of jobs
$32.1K
$102.1K
$177.6K
$107,050
/year
$51.47
/hour
Computer Game Developer Salary Comparison by Location
Nationwide
United States
$108,471
California
California
$107,050
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How much does a Computer Game Developer make in California?
As of Jul 30, 2026, the average annual pay for a Computer Game Developer in California is $107,050 a year.
Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $51.47 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,058/week or $8,920/month.
While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $177,644 and as low as $32,074, the majority of Computer Game Developer salaries currently range between $80,400 (25th percentile) to $122,400 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $177,149 annually in California. The average pay range for a Computer Game Developer varies greatly (by as much as 42000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.
California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Computer Game Developer salaries.
To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Computer Game Developer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.
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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Computer Game Developer Jobs in California
We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Computer Game Developer job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Inverness, , with Bolinas, and Sunnyvale, close behind in the second and third positions. Sunnyvale, beats the average in California by $21,999 (20.6%), and Inverness, furthers that trend with another $31,540 (29.5%) above the $107,050 average.
With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Computer Game Developer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.
Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 10% between Inverness, and Richmond, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Computer Game Developer role.
City | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
Inverness | $138,590 | $66.63 |
Bolinas | $136,629 | $65.69 |
Sunnyvale | $129,049 | $62.04 |
Santa Clara | $128,102 | $61.59 |
Menlo Park | $127,828 | $61.46 |
San Francisco | $127,797 | $61.44 |
Livermore | $127,235 | $61.17 |
San Jose | $127,127 | $61.12 |
Oakland | $124,576 | $59.89 |
Richmond | $124,489 | $59.85 |
What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Computer Game Developer Jobs in California
Analyzing similar jobs related to the Computer Game Developer job category in California, we found 0 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $107050 state average for Computer Game Developer jobs.
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