INTRODUCTION
It can be difficult to discuss and find information on wages, especially due to cultural influences, but there are still resources available to help you understand your current or future salary in the games industry. Before diving into these numbers, it's important to remember that your income is only one part of the equation. It's important to consider the cost of living as well, as a high salary may not be as appealing in a more expensive location.
Additionally, if you're a European citizen, be aware that wages in the United States may not be comparable to those in your region, so it's best to focus on local or nearby job opportunities.
AVERAGE SALARIES
⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION This information was compiled in 2023, so take that into account when looking at this numbers.
⚠️ Also, these numbers are MEDIAN, so they are supposed to be used as guidance, not as a top end of a bracket, always do your research with our list down below in the resources and then make your own calculations.
JUNIOR WAGES (median)
- 🇬🇧 UK & IRELAND: £25,000
- 🇪🇺 EUROPE: €24,000
- 🇺🇸 UNITED STATES: $60,000 - $70,000
- 🇦🇺 AUSTRALIA: AUD$40,000
INTERMEDIATE WAGES (median)
- 🇬🇧 UK & IRELAND: £32,000
- 🇪🇺 EUROPE: €30,000
- 🇺🇸 UNITED STATES: $90,000 - $100,000
- 🇦🇺 AUSTRALIA: AUD$60,000
SENIOR WAGES (median)
- 🇬🇧 UK & IRELAND: £44,500
- 🇪🇺 EUROPE: €40,000
- 🇺🇸 UNITED STATES: $90,000 - $100,000
- 🇦🇺 AUSTRALIA: AUD$70,000
LOCATION PLAYS A ROLE
Bigger cities, game development hubs and more expensive countries have to pay more to compensate for people living in them, but often times they try to cut it as close as possible, so make sure you do your research on the location and how expensive it would be to live there.
More information on that can be found in our article on: COST OF LIVING
