H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Games, Inc. | 12 | $143,202 | $77,376 - $194,600 | 91.7% |
| Insomniac Games, Inc. | 5 | $110,000 | $109,400 - $123,000 | 100.0% |
| Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC | 4 | $127,187 | $123,840 - $143,000 | 100.0% |
| Psyonix, LLC | 2 | $92,987 | $81,973 - $104,000 | 100.0% |
| Gearbox Software LLC | 2 | $85,000 | $85,000 - $85,000 | 100.0% |
| UBISOFT, INC. | 1 | $88,250 | $88,250 - $88,250 | 100.0% |
| Cat Daddy Games LLC | 1 | $77,438 | $77,438 - $77,438 | 100.0% |
| Worlds Gaming Corp | 1 | $56,000 | $56,000 - $56,000 | 100.0% |
| ELECTRONIC ARTS, INC. | 1 | $87,198 | $87,198 - $87,198 | 100.0% |
| HI-REZ STUDIOS, INC. | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 - $100,000 | 0.0% |
| Naughty Dog a limited liability company | 1 | $140,000 | $140,000 - $140,000 | 100.0% |
| Rockstar San Diego, Inc. | 1 | $93,350 | $93,350 - $93,350 | 100.0% |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary | NC | 6 | $138,002 |
| Burbank | CA | 4 | $112,500 |
| Bellevue | WA | 3 | $188,000 |
| Frisco | TX | 2 | $85,000 |
| South Jordan | UT | 2 | $92,971 |
| San Mateo | CA | 2 | $123,840 |
| San Diego | CA | 2 | $92,987 |
| Los Angeles | CA | 2 | $136,767 |
| Kirkland | WA | 1 | $77,438 |
| Austin | TX | 1 | $87,198 |
These roles are variations of GAMEPLAY PROGRAMMER with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAMEPLAY PROGRAMMER | Unspecified | 89 | $96,953 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | $86,099 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 6 | $113,697 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 8 | $132,767 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 4 | $150,800 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 5 | $125,800 | 60.0% |
| 2026 | 3 | $93,350 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Games, Inc. | 12 | $143,202 | 91.7% |
| Insomniac Games, Inc. | 5 | $110,000 | 100.0% |
| Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC | 4 | $127,187 | 100.0% |
| Psyonix, LLC | 2 | $92,987 | 100.0% |
| Gearbox Software LLC | 2 | $85,000 | 100.0% |