Game Developer Salary in Canada

$86,521
per year
per hour
$41.59
per hour
per year

Game Developer - Average Salary

The average salary for a Game Developer is $86,521 per year ($41.59 per hour), which is $20,750 (+32%) higher than the average Canadian salary.
A Game Developer can expect an average starting salary of $62,764. The highest salaries can exceed $141,814.
$62,764
Low
$86,521
Average
$141,814
High
$30.17
Low
$41.59
Average
$68.18
High

Video Game Developer Salary Range

Low
$62,764
Average
$86,521
Senior
$126,172
High
$141,814
Low
$30.17
Average
$41.59
Senior
$60.66
High
$68.18

Computer Game Developer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Game Developer$126K/year
+46% 
Junior Game Developer$75K/year
 -13%

Game Developer - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Game Developer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $73,532 gross per year. A mid career Game Developer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $89,658, while a Senior Game Developer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $126,170. Video Game Developers with more than 20 years of experience earn $132,357 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Game Developer

Late Career▲ +53%
Senior▲ +46%
Mid Career▲ +4%
Average Salary$86,521/year
Entry Level▼ -15%

Gender Breakdown

Female
4%
Male
96%

Game Developer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Game Developer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Game Developer

How much does a Game Developer make in Canada?
A Game Developer in Canada earns an average of $86,521 gross per year, which is about $41.59 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Game Developer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Game Developer in Canada?
The starting salary of a Game Developer in Canada is around $62,764 gross per year. Junior Game Developers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Game Developer in Canada?
The highest salary of a Game Developer in Canada can reach and exceed $141,814 gross per year.
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