What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Java Game Developer?

We've identified 2 cities in New York where Java Game Developer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Manhattan (0.9% above average), followed by New York County and New York. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Manhattan $130,152 $10,846 $2,502 $62.57 New York County $129,723 $10,810 $2,494 $62.37 New York $129,021 $10,751 $2,481 $62.03 New York City $129,021 $10,751 $2,481 $62.03 Staten Island $127,837 $10,653 $2,458 $61.46 Armonk $126,699 $10,558 $2,436 $60.91 Harrison $125,205 $10,433 $2,407 $60.19 Tarrytown $124,866 $10,405 $2,401 $60.03 Brooklyn $124,005 $10,333 $2,384 $59.62 Queens $123,057 $10,254 $2,366 $59.16

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Java Game Developer Salary in New York

Q: How much does a Java Game Developer make in New York?

The average annual pay for a java game developer in New York is $129,021 a year — that works out to approximately $62.03 an hour. That is 9.4% above the national average of $117,931. The middle 80% of Java Game Developers earn between $94,086 (10th percentile) and $162,464 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Java Game Developer Jobs in New York?

We found several jobs related to Java Game Developer in New York that pay more on average. Topping the list is Senior Site Reliability Engineer at $17,558 (13.6%) above Java Game Developer. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Senior Site Reliability Engineer $146,579 $12,214 $2,818 $70.47 Kafka Engineer $111,320 $9,276 $2,140 $53.52 Slo $62,082 $5,173 $1,193 $29.85 Ultra Maritime $61,265 $5,105 $1,178 $29.45 Gbs Security $40,436 $3,369 $777 $19.44

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Java Game Developer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$117,931

New York

$129,021

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How much does a Java Game Developer make in New York?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average annual pay for a Java Game Developer in New York is $129,021 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $62.03 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,481/week or $10,751/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $175,592 and as low as $35,556, the majority of Java Game Developer salaries currently range between $111,600 (25th percentile) to $144,400 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $162,464 annually in New York. The average pay range for a Java Game Developer varies greatly (by as much as 32800), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

New York ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Java Game Developer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Java 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 Java Game Developer Jobs in New York

We've identified 2 cities where the typical salary for a Java Game Developer job is above the average in New York in New York. Topping the list is Manhattan, , with New York County, and New York, close behind in the second and third positions. New York, beats the average in New York by $0 (0.0%), and Manhattan, furthers that trend with another $1,131 (0.9%) above the $129,021 average.

With these 2 cities paying on average above the average for New York, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Java 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 5% between Manhattan, and Queens, , 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 Java Game Developer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Manhattan	$130,152	$10,846	$2,502	$62.57
New York County	$129,723	$10,810	$2,494	$62.37
New York	$129,021	$10,751	$2,481	$62.03
New York City	$129,021	$10,751	$2,481	$62.03
Staten Island	$127,837	$10,653	$2,458	$61.46
Armonk	$126,699	$10,558	$2,436	$60.91
Harrison	$125,205	$10,433	$2,407	$60.19
Tarrytown	$124,866	$10,405	$2,401	$60.03
Brooklyn	$124,005	$10,333	$2,384	$59.62
Queens	$123,057	$10,254	$2,366	$59.16

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Java Game Developer Jobs in New York

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Java Game Developer job category in New York, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $129021 state average for Java Game Developer jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Senior Site Reliability Engineer	$146,579	$12,214	$2,818	$70.47
Kafka Engineer	$111,320	$9,276	$2,140	$53.52
Slo	$62,082	$5,173	$1,193	$29.85
Ultra Maritime	$61,265	$5,105	$1,178	$29.45
Gbs Security	$40,436	$3,369	$777	$19.44

About Our Data

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

Infographic detailing Java Game Developer salary in New York as of July 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $111,600 to $162,464 annually, with the New York average at $129,021 per year or $62.03 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in New York for Java Game Developer jobs, with Manhattan leading at $130,152 annually.

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