Game Master Salary

$16.5K

$40K

$78K

$43,561

/year

$20.94

/hour

Game Master Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$43,561

Columbus

Ohio

$42,075

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    How much does a Game Master make?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Game Master in the United States is $43,561 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.94 an hour. This is the equivalent of $837/week or $3,630/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $78,000 and as low as $16,500, the majority of Game Master salaries currently range between $29,500 (25th percentile) to $49,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $63,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Game Master varies greatly (by as much as 20000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Game Master in your area makes on average $42,075 per year, or $1,486 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $43,561. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Game Master salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Game Master jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Game Master on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Game Master Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Game Master job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Aspen, CO, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $8,916 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $10,476 (24.0%) above the $43,561 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Game Master appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and San Jose, CA, , 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 Game Master role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $54,037

    $25.98

    Aspen, CO

    $52,653

    $25.31

    Sitka, AK

    $52,477

    $25.23

    Mountain View, CA

    $51,362

    $24.69

    San Francisco, CA

    $51,322

    $24.67

    Palo Alto, CA

    $51,207

    $24.62

    Santa Clara, CA

    $51,160

    $24.60

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $51,125

    $24.58

    Livermore, CA

    $51,096

    $24.57

    San Jose, CA

    $51,053

    $24.54

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Game Master Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Game Master category.

    For example Game Operator jobs pay as much as $110,501 (253.7%) more than the average Game Master salary of $43,561. If you're qualified, finding work as a Game Operator may help you make more money than that of the average Game Master position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Game Operator

    $154,062

    $74.07

    Lottery Sales Representative

    $76,681

    $36.87

    Hotel Guest Relations Manager

    $54,754

    $26.32

    Guest Services Manager

    $44,307

    $21.30

    Hotel Guest Service Representative

    $30,106

    $14.47

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Game Master salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $43,561 per year or $20.94 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.