What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Game Simulation Programming?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Game Simulation Programming jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Pennington County, SD (32.2% above average), followed by Kentville, NS and Whitehorse, YT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Pennington County, SD $89,391 $7,449 $1,719 $42.98 Kentville, NS $89,225 $7,435 $1,715 $42.90 Whitehorse, YT $88,657 $7,388 $1,704 $42.62 Carcross, YT $88,605 $7,383 $1,703 $42.60 Haines Junction, YT $88,303 $7,358 $1,698 $42.45 North Cowichan, BC $88,043 $7,336 $1,693 $42.33 Duncan, BC $87,704 $7,308 $1,686 $42.17 Oak Bay, BC $87,545 $7,295 $1,683 $42.09 Victoria, BC $87,174 $7,264 $1,676 $41.91 White Plains, NY $86,442 $7,203 $1,662 $41.56

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Q: How much does a Game Simulation Programming make?

The average annual pay for a game simulation programming in the United States is $67,601 a year — that works out to approximately $32.50 an hour. The middle 80% of Game Simulation Programmings earn between $36,000 (10th percentile) and $94,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Game Simulation Programming Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Game Simulation Programming in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Contract Game Designer at $81,517 (120.6%) above Game Simulation Programming. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Contract Game Designer $149,118 $12,426 $2,867 $71.69 Game Ai Engineer $141,941 $11,828 $2,729 $68.24 Graphic Novel Artist $129,541 $10,795 $2,491 $62.28 Remote Game Artist $123,136 $10,261 $2,368 $59.20 3D Artist $82,070 $6,839 $1,578 $39.46

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Game Simulation Programming Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$67,601

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Ohio

$65,296

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How much does a Game Simulation Programming make?

As of May 31, 2026, the average annual pay for a Game Simulation Programming in the United States is $67,601 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $32.50 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,300/week or $5,633/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $121,500 and as low as $11,000, the majority of Game Simulation Programming salaries currently range between $44,000 (25th percentile) to $79,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $94,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Game Simulation Programming varies greatly (by as much as 35500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Game Simulation Programming in your area makes on average $65,296 per year, or $2,305 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $67,601. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Game Simulation Programming salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Game Simulation Programming 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 Game Simulation Programming Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Game Simulation Programming job is above the national average. Topping the list is Pennington County, SD, , with Kentville, NS, and Whitehorse, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Whitehorse, YT, beats the national average by $21,056 (31.1%), and Pennington County, SD, furthers that trend with another $21,790 (32.2%) above the $67,601 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Pennington County, SD, and White Plains, NY, , 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 Simulation Programming role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Pennington County, SD	$89,391	$7,449	$1,719	$42.98
Kentville, NS	$89,225	$7,435	$1,715	$42.90
Whitehorse, YT	$88,657	$7,388	$1,704	$42.62
Carcross, YT	$88,605	$7,383	$1,703	$42.60
Haines Junction, YT	$88,303	$7,358	$1,698	$42.45
North Cowichan, BC	$88,043	$7,336	$1,693	$42.33
Duncan, BC	$87,704	$7,308	$1,686	$42.17
Oak Bay, BC	$87,545	$7,295	$1,683	$42.09
Victoria, BC	$87,174	$7,264	$1,676	$41.91
White Plains, NY	$86,442	$7,203	$1,662	$41.56

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

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

For example Contract Game Designer jobs pay as much as $81,517 (120.6%) more than the average Game Simulation Programming salary of $67,601. If you're qualified, finding work as a Contract Game Designer may help you make more money than that of the average Game Simulation Programming position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Contract Game Designer	$149,118	$12,426	$2,867	$71.69
Game Ai Engineer	$141,941	$11,828	$2,729	$68.24
Graphic Novel Artist	$129,541	$10,795	$2,491	$62.28
Remote Game Artist	$123,136	$10,261	$2,368	$59.20
3D Artist	$82,070	$6,839	$1,578	$39.46

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