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Game Developer salary ranking by country
Compare mid-level game developer pay bands across markets in our static model—useful before relocation or offer negotiations. Pick a country for entry, junior, mid, senior and lead breakdowns.
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Game Developer salaries by country
Mid-level gross averages ranked by USD equivalent—static model, updated with daily FX for comparison.
| # | Country | Mid gross (local) | USD approx. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | CHF 100,140 | $121,588 | View → |
| 2 | Norway | NOK 935,991 | $99,740 | View → |
| 3 | Singapore | SGD 123,875 | $96,891 | View → |
| 4 | United States | $94,991 | $94,991 | View → |
| 5 | Denmark | DKK 620,431 | $93,091 | View → |
| 6 | Israel | ₪286,346 | $92,141 | View → |
| 7 | United Kingdom | £67,618 | $90,242 | View → |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | AED 331,410 | $90,241 | View → |
| 9 | Australia | A$127,838 | $89,291 | View → |
| 10 | Ireland | €78,774 | $88,341 | View → |
| 11 | Canada | CA$122,794 | $87,392 | View → |
| 12 | Sweden | SEK 857,325 | $86,441 | View → |
| 13 | Netherlands | €76,233 | $85,492 | View → |
| 14 | Hong Kong | HK$670,997 | $85,491 | View → |
| 15 | Japan | ¥13,368,555 | $84,542 | View → |
| 16 | Germany | €74,539 | $83,592 | View → |
| 17 | Belgium | €74,539 | $83,592 | View → |
| 18 | New Zealand | NZ$147,197 | $83,592 | View → |
| 19 | Finland | €74,539 | $83,592 | View → |
| 20 | France | €72,845 | $81,692 | View → |
| 21 | Austria | €72,845 | $81,692 | View → |
| 22 | South Korea | ₩103,428,392 | $77,892 | View → |
| 23 | Italy | €66,069 | $74,093 | View → |
| 24 | Spain | €60,986 | $68,393 | View → |
| 25 | Portugal | €57,598 | $64,593 | View → |
| 26 | Czechia | CZK 1,195,165 | $55,095 | View → |
| 27 | Poland | PLN 192,770 | $49,395 | View → |
| 28 | South Africa | ZAR 813,794 | $49,395 | View → |
| 29 | Romania | RON 216,729 | $45,595 | View → |
| 30 | Mexico | MX$738,938 | $39,896 | View → |
| 31 | Malaysia | MYR 162,884 | $39,896 | View → |
| 32 | Brazil | R$181,330 | $36,096 | View → |
| 33 | Thailand | THB 1,214,644 | $36,096 | View → |
| 34 | Philippines | ₱2,158,933 | $34,197 | View → |
| 35 | Colombia | COP 108,552,543 | $34,197 | View → |
| 36 | Türkiye | TRY 1,648,271 | $33,247 | View → |
| 37 | Indonesia | IDR 580,889,706 | $32,297 | View → |
| 38 | India | ₹2,524,886 | $26,597 | View → |
Compare experience levels per country from each row's job hub. Not employer-reported rankings.
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Game Developer salary in United States →Frequently asked questions
- Which country pays the most for a Game Developer?
- Switzerland leads our mid-level Game Developer ranking at about $121,588 gross per year, converted at reference exchange rates.
- What does a Game Developer earn across the countries we cover?
- Across 38 markets, mid-level gross averages run from $26,597 in India up to $121,588 in Switzerland, with a midpoint near $81,692.
- How do entry, junior, mid, senior and lead Game Developer levels compare?
- Each country page breaks the Game Developer band into entry, junior, mid, senior and lead, sized by 0–1 year experience–10+ years, leading a team or workstream years of experience. Open a country from the table to see its full level ladder.
- Are these Game Developer salaries adjusted for cost of living?
- No. This ranking compares nominal gross pay converted to USD at build-time reference rates, so higher local pay does not always mean better purchasing power. Check our purchasing power matrix and city comparison pages for that angle.
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