Video Game Programmer Salary in Canada

$66,030
per year
per hour
$31.74
per hour
per year

Video Game Programmer - Average Salary

The average salary for a Video Game Programmer is $66,030 per year ($31.74 per hour), which is $259 (+0.4%) higher than the average Canadian salary.
A Video Game Programmer can expect an average starting salary of $45,989. The highest salaries can exceed $114,846.
$45,989
Low
$66,030
Average
$114,846
High
$22.11
Low
$31.74
Average
$55.21
High

Game Programmer Salary Range

Low
$45,989
Average
$66,030
Senior
$81,947
High
$114,846
Low
$22.11
Average
$31.74
Senior
$39.39
High
$55.21

Video Game Programmer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Game Programmer$82K/year
+24% 
Junior Game Programmer$59K/year
 -10%

Game Programmer - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Video Game Programmer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $58,850 per year. A mid career Video Game Programmer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $61,568, while a Senior Video Game Programmer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $81,940. Game Programmers with more than 20 years of experience earn $108,450 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Video Game Programmer

Late Career▲ +64%
Senior▲ +24%
Average Salary$66,030/year
Mid Career▼ -7%
Entry Level▼ -11%

Gender Breakdown

Female
2%
Male
98%

Video Game Programmer - Jobs by Location

Video Game Programmer - Related Salaries

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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Video Game Programmer

How much does a Video Game Programmer make in Canada?
A Video Game Programmer in Canada earns an average of $66,030 gross per year, which is about $31.74 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Video Game Programmer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Video Game Programmer in Canada?
The starting salary of a Video Game Programmer in Canada is around $45,989 gross per year.
What is the highest salary for a Video Game Programmer in Canada?
The highest salary of a Video Game Programmer in Canada can reach and exceed $114,846 gross per year.
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