Game Designer salary in California

The average salary for a game designer in California is $100,000 per year. Game designer salaries in California can vary between $37,500 to $246,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 257 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as game designer.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for game designers in California: Riot Games ($163,000 a year), Electronic Arts ($141,000 a year), and Sony Interactive ($140,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for game designers in California: Los Angeles, CA ($116,500 a year), Irvine, CA ($102,500 a year), and San Francisco, CA ($98,500 a year).