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Average Video Game Designer with Game Design Skills Hourly Pay at Sony Computer Entertainment

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$35.00
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The average hourly pay for a Video Game Designer is $35.00 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$0 - $35
Bonus
$0 - $5k
Total Pay
$55k - $86k
(last updated May 08 2020)
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What Do Video Game Designers Do?

Video Game Designer Tasks
  • Drive game design through conceptualization, presentation, implementation, tuning, and release.
  • Assist in design of user interface screens, support screens, and game levels.
  • Conceptualize and implement game mechanics, animation, characters, narrative, assets, AI behaviors, text, and sound.
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Common Health Benefits for a Video Game Designer

Medical
60%
Dental
40%
Vision
60%
None
40%

Gender Breakdown for Video Game Designers

Male
75.0%
Female
25.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Video Game Designers

What is the highest pay for Video Game Designers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Video Game Designer is $NaN / hour

What is the lowest pay for Video Game Designers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Video Game Designer is $NaN / hour

How can Video Game Designers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Video Game Designer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Video Game Designer that oversees more junior Video Game Designers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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