Time for another round of #gamedevpaidme?
Irrational
2011: QA $12/hr
2012: Associate Designer $40k
Klei 2013-15: Technical Designer $70k CAD
Hangar 13 2015-18: Systems Designer $90k+10k signing
[unannounced indie] 2019: Lead Designer $80k
Ironwood 2020-24: Lead Designer & Game Director $85k+royalty
Irrational
2011: QA $12/hr
2012: Associate Designer $40k
Klei 2013-15: Technical Designer $70k CAD
Hangar 13 2015-18: Systems Designer $90k+10k signing
[unannounced indie] 2019: Lead Designer $80k
Ironwood 2020-24: Lead Designer & Game Director $85k+royalty
Something worth noting: Rockstar is leaning HEAVILY on the excuse that the unionising employees were "leaking private company information"
They want people to assume this means game info or assets.
But I will bet you CASH MONEY this translates to:
'they were comparing salaries and work contracts"
They want people to assume this means game info or assets.
But I will bet you CASH MONEY this translates to:
'they were comparing salaries and work contracts"
"Rockstar, Rockstar, you're disgusting, we charge you with union busting," the protesters declared.
November 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Time for another round of #gamedevpaidme?
Irrational
2011: QA $12/hr
2012: Associate Designer $40k
Klei 2013-15: Technical Designer $70k CAD
Hangar 13 2015-18: Systems Designer $90k+10k signing
[unannounced indie] 2019: Lead Designer $80k
Ironwood 2020-24: Lead Designer & Game Director $85k+royalty
Irrational
2011: QA $12/hr
2012: Associate Designer $40k
Klei 2013-15: Technical Designer $70k CAD
Hangar 13 2015-18: Systems Designer $90k+10k signing
[unannounced indie] 2019: Lead Designer $80k
Ironwood 2020-24: Lead Designer & Game Director $85k+royalty
I'm remembering about the whole gamedevpaidme stuff a few years back. With the current layoff spree and consequential suppression of wages as it becomes highly competitive, I wonder if it's time to bring it back.
November 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I'm remembering about the whole gamedevpaidme stuff a few years back. With the current layoff spree and consequential suppression of wages as it becomes highly competitive, I wonder if it's time to bring it back.
#GameDevPaidMe
Black / cishet / male
2017-2021 |Contract QA Associate/Social Mod- ModSquad (US-Remote) |$9 USD/hr.
2022-2023 | QA Analyst -> Assistant QA Lead- Little Orbit (US-Remote) | $15 USD/hr + benefits.
Worked freelance alongside these. info below.
Black / cishet / male
2017-2021 |Contract QA Associate/Social Mod- ModSquad
2022-2023 | QA Analyst -> Assistant QA Lead- Little Orbit (US-Remote) | $15 USD/hr + benefits.
Worked freelance alongside these. info below.
Time for another #GameDevPaidMe
Asian / cishet / male
2016 | Intern (Singapore) | 6 SGD/hr
2017-2021 | Game Engineer (Singapore) | 44k -> 48k SGD, bonus, benefits
2023-2024 | Technical Experience Designer (California, US) | 102k -> 113k USD, bonus, RSU, benefits
1 SGD ≈ 0.75 USD
Asian / cishet / male
2016 | Intern (Singapore) | 6 SGD/hr
2017-2021 | Game Engineer (Singapore) | 44k -> 48k SGD, bonus, benefits
2023-2024 | Technical Experience Designer (California, US) | 102k -> 113k USD, bonus, RSU, benefits
1 SGD ≈ 0.75 USD
January 20, 2025 at 10:10 PM
#GameDevPaidMe
Black / cishet / male
2017-2021 |Contract QA Associate/Social Mod- ModSquad (US-Remote) |$9 USD/hr.
2022-2023 | QA Analyst -> Assistant QA Lead- Little Orbit (US-Remote) | $15 USD/hr + benefits.
Worked freelance alongside these. info below.
Black / cishet / male
2017-2021 |Contract QA Associate/Social Mod- ModSquad
2022-2023 | QA Analyst -> Assistant QA Lead- Little Orbit (US-Remote) | $15 USD/hr + benefits.
Worked freelance alongside these. info below.
UF acabo de ver el tal Sergio quién era, y era el ex-ceo de Gato Salvaje, no he oído nada bueno de esa empresa en mi vida y los que tengáis a mano el Excel de #GameDevPaidMe buscad la empresa xd
January 14, 2025 at 8:21 AM
UF acabo de ver el tal Sergio quién era, y era el ex-ceo de Gato Salvaje, no he oído nada bueno de esa empresa en mi vida y los que tengáis a mano el Excel de #GameDevPaidMe buscad la empresa xd
#GameDevPaidMe
California has transparency laws for posting jobs, so look up any CA based company and you can see what they pay. These are two of the best to look at (because they have so many positions).
www.riotgames.com/en/work-with...
careers.blizzard.com/global/en
Filter by CA locations
California has transparency laws for posting jobs, so look up any CA based company and you can see what they pay. These are two of the best to look at (because they have so many positions).
www.riotgames.com/en/work-with...
careers.blizzard.com/global/en
Filter by CA locations
Careers
www.riotgames.com
January 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
#GameDevPaidMe
California has transparency laws for posting jobs, so look up any CA based company and you can see what they pay. These are two of the best to look at (because they have so many positions).
www.riotgames.com/en/work-with...
careers.blizzard.com/global/en
Filter by CA locations
California has transparency laws for posting jobs, so look up any CA based company and you can see what they pay. These are two of the best to look at (because they have so many positions).
www.riotgames.com/en/work-with...
careers.blizzard.com/global/en
Filter by CA locations
Some of these #GameDevPaidMe posts are absolutely astounding, in both directions
January 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Some of these #GameDevPaidMe posts are absolutely astounding, in both directions
Pay transparency #GameDevPaidMe
White/Male
2021 | Social Media Manager at Strangeloop Games | 3 month contract | $1,000 a month USD
All my playtesting for Tiny Build prior to that was free
White/Male
2021 | Social Media Manager at Strangeloop Games | 3 month contract | $1,000 a month USD
All my playtesting for Tiny Build prior to that was free
Time for another #GameDevPaidMe
Asian / cishet / male
2016 | Intern (Singapore) | 6 SGD/hr
2017-2021 | Game Engineer (Singapore) | 44k -> 48k SGD, bonus, benefits
2023-2024 | Technical Experience Designer (California, US) | 102k -> 113k USD, bonus, RSU, benefits
1 SGD ≈ 0.75 USD
Asian / cishet / male
2016 | Intern (Singapore) | 6 SGD/hr
2017-2021 | Game Engineer (Singapore) | 44k -> 48k SGD, bonus, benefits
2023-2024 | Technical Experience Designer (California, US) | 102k -> 113k USD, bonus, RSU, benefits
1 SGD ≈ 0.75 USD
January 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Pay transparency #GameDevPaidMe
White/Male
2021 | Social Media Manager at Strangeloop Games | 3 month contract | $1,000 a month USD
All my playtesting for Tiny Build prior to that was free
White/Male
2021 | Social Media Manager at Strangeloop Games | 3 month contract | $1,000 a month USD
All my playtesting for Tiny Build prior to that was free
Time for another #GameDevPaidMe
Asian / cishet / male
2016 | Intern (Singapore) | 6 SGD/hr
2017-2021 | Game Engineer (Singapore) | 44k -> 48k SGD, bonus, benefits
2023-2024 | Technical Experience Designer (California, US) | 102k -> 113k USD, bonus, RSU, benefits
1 SGD ≈ 0.75 USD
Asian / cishet / male
2016 | Intern (Singapore) | 6 SGD/hr
2017-2021 | Game Engineer (Singapore) | 44k -> 48k SGD, bonus, benefits
2023-2024 | Technical Experience Designer (California, US) | 102k -> 113k USD, bonus, RSU, benefits
1 SGD ≈ 0.75 USD
January 4, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Time for another #GameDevPaidMe
Asian / cishet / male
2016 | Intern (Singapore) | 6 SGD/hr
2017-2021 | Game Engineer (Singapore) | 44k -> 48k SGD, bonus, benefits
2023-2024 | Technical Experience Designer (California, US) | 102k -> 113k USD, bonus, RSU, benefits
1 SGD ≈ 0.75 USD
Asian / cishet / male
2016 | Intern (Singapore) | 6 SGD/hr
2017-2021 | Game Engineer (Singapore) | 44k -> 48k SGD, bonus, benefits
2023-2024 | Technical Experience Designer (California, US) | 102k -> 113k USD, bonus, RSU, benefits
1 SGD ≈ 0.75 USD
As an indie, @rookeryinteractive.bsky.social can’t match the top salaries at larger studios. However, we did pioneer a $20 global minimum wage.
Whether full, part-time or contract, all devs and support staff worldwide (except the founders) at Rookery earn $20 USD per hour or more. #gamedevpaidme
Whether full, part-time or contract, all devs and support staff worldwide (except the founders) at Rookery earn $20 USD per hour or more. #gamedevpaidme
November 22, 2024 at 12:42 AM
As an indie, @rookeryinteractive.bsky.social can’t match the top salaries at larger studios. However, we did pioneer a $20 global minimum wage.
Whether full, part-time or contract, all devs and support staff worldwide (except the founders) at Rookery earn $20 USD per hour or more. #gamedevpaidme
Whether full, part-time or contract, all devs and support staff worldwide (except the founders) at Rookery earn $20 USD per hour or more. #gamedevpaidme
Lots of layoffs and new fiscal year still coming up soon at many companies so added a few more recent salary reports to the
Game Jobs Search Resource Doc
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Let me know if you have any feedback!
#GameJobs #GameDevJobs #GameDevPaidMe
Game Jobs Search Resource Doc
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Let me know if you have any feedback!
#GameJobs #GameDevJobs #GameDevPaidMe
March 3, 2024 at 8:34 AM
Lots of layoffs and new fiscal year still coming up soon at many companies so added a few more recent salary reports to the
Game Jobs Search Resource Doc
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Let me know if you have any feedback!
#GameJobs #GameDevJobs #GameDevPaidMe
Game Jobs Search Resource Doc
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Let me know if you have any feedback!
#GameJobs #GameDevJobs #GameDevPaidMe
#GameDevPaidMe
Context: White cis guy, late 30s, master’s degree, US-based
All values USD, base salary only
2007-13: $40-70k, Programmer, Gearbox (TX)
2015: $65/hr, Contractor, Gearbox (TX)
2017-8: $125k, Senior Software Engineer, Activision (CA)
2018-: $80-118.5k, Senior Programmer, Gearbox (TX)
Context: White cis guy, late 30s, master’s degree, US-based
All values USD, base salary only
2007-13: $40-70k, Programmer, Gearbox (TX)
2015: $65/hr, Contractor, Gearbox (TX)
2017-8: $125k, Senior Software Engineer, Activision (CA)
2018-: $80-118.5k, Senior Programmer, Gearbox (TX)
January 7, 2024 at 2:24 AM
#GameDevPaidMe
Context: White cis guy, late 30s, master’s degree, US-based
All values USD, base salary only
2007-13: $40-70k, Programmer, Gearbox (TX)
2015: $65/hr, Contractor, Gearbox (TX)
2017-8: $125k, Senior Software Engineer, Activision (CA)
2018-: $80-118.5k, Senior Programmer, Gearbox (TX)
Context: White cis guy, late 30s, master’s degree, US-based
All values USD, base salary only
2007-13: $40-70k, Programmer, Gearbox (TX)
2015: $65/hr, Contractor, Gearbox (TX)
2017-8: $125k, Senior Software Engineer, Activision (CA)
2018-: $80-118.5k, Senior Programmer, Gearbox (TX)
#gamedevpaidme
2016: $55k Narrative Designer
2020: $75k Narrative Designer
2021: $85k Narrative Designer
2022-2024: €35k - Senior Game/Narr Designer (PLUS 3 months interim Creative director)
It’s hard to equate QOL to the pay cut moving from Seattle ➡️Europe. Same stress in studios worldwide.
2016: $55k Narrative Designer
2020: $75k Narrative Designer
2021: $85k Narrative Designer
2022-2024: €35k - Senior Game/Narr Designer (PLUS 3 months interim Creative director)
It’s hard to equate QOL to the pay cut moving from Seattle ➡️Europe. Same stress in studios worldwide.
January 4, 2024 at 8:48 AM
#gamedevpaidme
2016: $55k Narrative Designer
2020: $75k Narrative Designer
2021: $85k Narrative Designer
2022-2024: €35k - Senior Game/Narr Designer (PLUS 3 months interim Creative director)
It’s hard to equate QOL to the pay cut moving from Seattle ➡️Europe. Same stress in studios worldwide.
2016: $55k Narrative Designer
2020: $75k Narrative Designer
2021: $85k Narrative Designer
2022-2024: €35k - Senior Game/Narr Designer (PLUS 3 months interim Creative director)
It’s hard to equate QOL to the pay cut moving from Seattle ➡️Europe. Same stress in studios worldwide.
#gamedevpaidme
2021: Lead Development Rep @ £36,500 + commission
2022: Associate Client Partner @ £41,700 + commission
2023: As above, now at £48,400 + commission
2021: Lead Development Rep @ £36,500 + commission
2022: Associate Client Partner @ £41,700 + commission
2023: As above, now at £48,400 + commission
November 19, 2024 at 7:43 AM
#gamedevpaidme
2021: Lead Development Rep @ £36,500 + commission
2022: Associate Client Partner @ £41,700 + commission
2023: As above, now at £48,400 + commission
2021: Lead Development Rep @ £36,500 + commission
2022: Associate Client Partner @ £41,700 + commission
2023: As above, now at £48,400 + commission
it's #gamedevpaidme time, so here's me, UK based cis white male -
2014 - Jnr Programmer, then Jnr Designer at TT Games - £22.5k*
2016 - Designer at TT - £24.3k
Sep 2017 - Nov 2020 - Designer at Ubisoft Leamington - £24.5-27.4k†
Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 - Snr Designer at Roll7 - £35-£45.1k‡
2014 - Jnr Programmer, then Jnr Designer at TT Games - £22.5k*
2016 - Designer at TT - £24.3k
Sep 2017 - Nov 2020 - Designer at Ubisoft Leamington - £24.5-27.4k†
Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 - Snr Designer at Roll7 - £35-£45.1k‡
January 2, 2024 at 8:10 PM
it's #gamedevpaidme time, so here's me, UK based cis white male -
2014 - Jnr Programmer, then Jnr Designer at TT Games - £22.5k*
2016 - Designer at TT - £24.3k
Sep 2017 - Nov 2020 - Designer at Ubisoft Leamington - £24.5-27.4k†
Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 - Snr Designer at Roll7 - £35-£45.1k‡
2014 - Jnr Programmer, then Jnr Designer at TT Games - £22.5k*
2016 - Designer at TT - £24.3k
Sep 2017 - Nov 2020 - Designer at Ubisoft Leamington - £24.5-27.4k†
Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 - Snr Designer at Roll7 - £35-£45.1k‡
#gamedevpaidme
2011- Creative Assembly, 2D/UI Artist - £21k
2013 - Rare - 2D/UI Artist - £27k ( £28k when I left )
2014 - Slightly Mad Studios - Lead UI Artist - £28k
2016-2018 - Mediatonic - Concept artist - £28k
That wage growth tho 🙃
2011- Creative Assembly, 2D/UI Artist - £21k
2013 - Rare - 2D/UI Artist - £27k ( £28k when I left )
2014 - Slightly Mad Studios - Lead UI Artist - £28k
2016-2018 - Mediatonic - Concept artist - £28k
That wage growth tho 🙃
My #gamedevpaidme
Creative Assembly, Character Art Intern - £18k
Creative Assembly, Character Artist - £24k
Ubisoft Montreal, Character Artist - $45k CAD
Ubisoft Montreal, Senior Character Artist - $60k - $72k CAD
Respawn, Senior Character Artist - $120k CAD + RSU + % bonus
Creative Assembly, Character Art Intern - £18k
Creative Assembly, Character Artist - £24k
Ubisoft Montreal, Character Artist - $45k CAD
Ubisoft Montreal, Senior Character Artist - $60k - $72k CAD
Respawn, Senior Character Artist - $120k CAD + RSU + % bonus
January 2, 2024 at 4:07 PM
#gamedevpaidme
2011- Creative Assembly, 2D/UI Artist - £21k
2013 - Rare - 2D/UI Artist - £27k ( £28k when I left )
2014 - Slightly Mad Studios - Lead UI Artist - £28k
2016-2018 - Mediatonic - Concept artist - £28k
That wage growth tho 🙃
2011- Creative Assembly, 2D/UI Artist - £21k
2013 - Rare - 2D/UI Artist - £27k ( £28k when I left )
2014 - Slightly Mad Studios - Lead UI Artist - £28k
2016-2018 - Mediatonic - Concept artist - £28k
That wage growth tho 🙃
#gamedevpaidme
Freelance Game Artist (early, 2017-2019): $13-20/hr
Freelance Character Artist (2020-22): $22-30/hr
Mid Character Artist @ Robot Ent (2022+): $75-78k FTE Remote
Freelance Game Artist (early, 2017-2019): $13-20/hr
Freelance Character Artist (2020-22): $22-30/hr
Mid Character Artist @ Robot Ent (2022+): $75-78k FTE Remote
My #gamedevpaidme
Creative Assembly, Character Art Intern - £18k
Creative Assembly, Character Artist - £24k
Ubisoft Montreal, Character Artist - $45k CAD
Ubisoft Montreal, Senior Character Artist - $60k - $72k CAD
Respawn, Senior Character Artist - $120k CAD + RSU + % bonus
Creative Assembly, Character Art Intern - £18k
Creative Assembly, Character Artist - £24k
Ubisoft Montreal, Character Artist - $45k CAD
Ubisoft Montreal, Senior Character Artist - $60k - $72k CAD
Respawn, Senior Character Artist - $120k CAD + RSU + % bonus
January 2, 2024 at 3:50 PM
#gamedevpaidme
Freelance Game Artist (early, 2017-2019): $13-20/hr
Freelance Character Artist (2020-22): $22-30/hr
Mid Character Artist @ Robot Ent (2022+): $75-78k FTE Remote
Freelance Game Artist (early, 2017-2019): $13-20/hr
Freelance Character Artist (2020-22): $22-30/hr
Mid Character Artist @ Robot Ent (2022+): $75-78k FTE Remote
My #gamedevpaidme
Creative Assembly, Character Art Intern - £18k
Creative Assembly, Character Artist - £24k
Ubisoft Montreal, Character Artist - $45k CAD
Ubisoft Montreal, Senior Character Artist - $60k - $72k CAD
Respawn, Senior Character Artist - $120k CAD + RSU + % bonus
Creative Assembly, Character Art Intern - £18k
Creative Assembly, Character Artist - £24k
Ubisoft Montreal, Character Artist - $45k CAD
Ubisoft Montreal, Senior Character Artist - $60k - $72k CAD
Respawn, Senior Character Artist - $120k CAD + RSU + % bonus
January 2, 2024 at 3:31 PM
My #gamedevpaidme
Creative Assembly, Character Art Intern - £18k
Creative Assembly, Character Artist - £24k
Ubisoft Montreal, Character Artist - $45k CAD
Ubisoft Montreal, Senior Character Artist - $60k - $72k CAD
Respawn, Senior Character Artist - $120k CAD + RSU + % bonus
Creative Assembly, Character Art Intern - £18k
Creative Assembly, Character Artist - £24k
Ubisoft Montreal, Character Artist - $45k CAD
Ubisoft Montreal, Senior Character Artist - $60k - $72k CAD
Respawn, Senior Character Artist - $120k CAD + RSU + % bonus
If you're still on Twitter, I highly recommend browsing the #GameDevPaidMe hashtag.
November 5, 2023 at 7:31 PM
If you're still on Twitter, I highly recommend browsing the #GameDevPaidMe hashtag.
32 year old cis white woman.
#GameDevPaidMe as a cinematic/narrative designer:
2011 BioWare, $12/hr
2012 Trion Worlds $60k
2013 Telltale $45k -> 65k over 2 years
2016 BioWare $37/hr
2017 Telltale (remote), $40/hr
2018 Gunfire $45/hr
2019 Gunfire $75k
2020 BioWare $82k
#GameDevPaidMe as a cinematic/narrative designer:
2011 BioWare, $12/hr
2012 Trion Worlds $60k
2013 Telltale $45k -> 65k over 2 years
2016 BioWare $37/hr
2017 Telltale (remote), $40/hr
2018 Gunfire $45/hr
2019 Gunfire $75k
2020 BioWare $82k
November 23, 2024 at 8:29 AM
32 year old cis white woman.
#GameDevPaidMe as a cinematic/narrative designer:
2011 BioWare, $12/hr
2012 Trion Worlds $60k
2013 Telltale $45k -> 65k over 2 years
2016 BioWare $37/hr
2017 Telltale (remote), $40/hr
2018 Gunfire $45/hr
2019 Gunfire $75k
2020 BioWare $82k
#GameDevPaidMe as a cinematic/narrative designer:
2011 BioWare, $12/hr
2012 Trion Worlds $60k
2013 Telltale $45k -> 65k over 2 years
2016 BioWare $37/hr
2017 Telltale (remote), $40/hr
2018 Gunfire $45/hr
2019 Gunfire $75k
2020 BioWare $82k