H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
Total Filings
All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
Across filings in selected periodTop Employers
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIOT GAMES, INC. | 4 | $119,091 | $106,392 - $125,000 | 75.0% |
| ELECTRONIC ARTS, INC. | 2 | $132,130 | $126,443 - $137,816 | 100.0% |
| Aristocrat Technologies Inc. | 1 | $113,400 | $113,400 - $113,400 | 100.0% |
| ZYNGA INC. | 1 | $117,936 | $117,936 - $117,936 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| II | 6 | $119,250 | $106,392 - $137,816 |
| III | 1 | $124,681 | $124,681 - $124,681 |
| Lead | 1 | $117,936 | $117,936 - $117,936 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | CA | 5 | $124,681 |
| Austin | TX | 1 | $117,936 |
| Decatur | GA | 1 | $113,400 |
| Redwood City | CA | 1 | $126,443 |
These roles are variations of LEAD GAME DESIGNER with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD GAME DESIGNER | 19 | $121,294 | |
| Game Designer II | 13 | $109,079 | |
| GAME DESIGNER III | 4 | $121,170 | |
| SENIOR STAFF GAME DESIGNER | 4 | $115,649 | |
| LEAD GAMES DESIGNER | 2 | $99,495 | |
| JUNIOR GAME DESIGNER | 1 | $60,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | $124,681 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 3 | $113,500 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | 1 | $117,936 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 2 | $116,418 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 1 | $137,816 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIOT GAMES, INC. | 4 | $119,091 | 75.0% |
| ELECTRONIC ARTS, INC. | 2 | $132,130 | 100.0% |
| Aristocrat Technologies Inc. | 1 | $113,400 | 100.0% |
| ZYNGA INC. | 1 | $117,936 | 100.0% |