Principal Game Designer salaries
13 H-1B & PERM records for "Principal Game Designer", sourced from U.S. Department of Labor disclosures.
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$147210
Average Salary
$102003
Minimum
$205000
Maximum
| Employer | Role | Location | Salary | Program | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scopely, Inc. | Principal Game Designer | $205000 - $210000 | Green Card | Aug 2, 2024 | |
| RIOT GAMES INC | Creative Director (Principal Game Designer) | Los Angeles, CA | $200600 | Green Card | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Scopely, Inc. | Principal Game Designer | Fremont, CA | $190000 - $220000 | H-1B | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Electronic Arts Inc. | Principal Game Designer I | Los Angeles, CA | $171600 | H-1B | May 27, 2026 |
| SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLC | PRINCIPAL GAME DESIGNER | LOS ANGELES, CA | $158961 | H-1B | Feb 20, 2018 |
| SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA … | PRINCIPAL GAME DESIGNER | LOS ANGELES, CA | $158961 | E-3 | Jan 23, 2018 |
| SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLC | PRINCIPAL GAME DESIGNER | LOS ANGELES, CA | $158961 | E-3 | Nov 22, 2017 |
| SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLC | PRINCIPAL GAME DESIGNER | LOS ANGELES, CA | $150961 | H-1B | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Machine Zone, Inc. | Principal Game Designer | Palo Alto, CA | $106538 - $200000 | H-1B | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Riot Games, Inc. | Principal Game Designer | Los Angeles, CA | $104749 | E-3 | Mar 31, 2021 |
| ZYNGA INC. | Principal Game Designer | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $102699 - $122699 | Green Card | Aug 31, 2018 |
| ZYNGA INC. | Principal Game Designer | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $102699 - $122699 | Green Card | Aug 10, 2018 |
| RIOT GAMES, INC. | PRINCIPAL GAME DESIGNER | LOS ANGELES, CA | $102003 - $181000 | E-3 | Feb 5, 2018 |
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