Wages vary widely based on the video game designer's level of education and experience. In addition, wages vary by employer, type of game developed, and area of the country.
Video game designers often work long hours to meet deadlines. They are usually paid a salary, meaning they are not paid overtime for working more than 40 hours a week.
Benefits also vary by employer. Full-time video game designers usually receive typical benefits. These include vacation, sick leave, health insurance, and a retirement plan.
Web and digital interface designers (SOC 15-1255)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $31.43 | $46.75 | $60.90 |
| Yearly | $65,380 | $97,233 | $126,661 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $23.17 | $33.15 | $41.65 |
| Yearly | $48,206 | $68,945 | $86,626 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $16.70 | $24.59 | $30.93 |
| Yearly | $34,747 | $51,140 | $64,337 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $34.90 | $47.64 | $63.36 |
| Yearly | $72,604 | $99,092 | $131,776 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $27.58 | $39.66 | $55.27 |
| Yearly | $57,359 | $82,495 | $114,963 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $28.47 | $45.75 | $60.41 |
| Yearly | $59,221 | $95,156 | $125,641 | |
| Edwardsville Area | Hourly | $22.97 | $26.13 | $34.21 |
| Yearly | $47,773 | $54,347 | $71,154 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $37.48 | $48.07 | $65.45 |
| Yearly | $77,966 | $99,999 | $136,130 | |
| McHenry County | Hourly | $19.61 | $21.50 | $47.35 |
| Yearly | $40,795 | $44,722 | $98,485 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $25.78 | $28.08 | $32.83 |
| Yearly | $53,628 | $58,403 | $68,284 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $31.42 | $49.31 | $57.91 |
| Yearly | $65,365 | $102,577 | $120,460 | |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area | Hourly | $26.90 | $28.38 | $32.28 |
| Yearly | $55,952 | $59,034 | $67,153 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $22.15 | $32.91 | $41.56 |
| Yearly | $46,061 | $68,460 | $86,445 | |
| Will County | Hourly | $34.92 | $45.28 | $63.36 |
| Yearly | $72,649 | $94,170 | $131,776 | |
| United States | Hourly | $31.25 | $47.16 | $68.20 |
| Yearly | $64,990 | $98,090 | $141,860 | |