Video Game Artist Salary in the United States

Video Game Artist Salary

How much does a Video Game Artist make in the United States? The average Video Game Artist salary in the United States is $56,049 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $45,496 and $62,221. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Video Game Artist Salary $35,888 US May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Video Game Artist Salary $45,496 US May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Video Game Artist Salary $56,049 US May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Video Game Artist Salary $62,221 US May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Video Game Artist Salary $67,840 US May 28, 2024
25% $45,496 10% $35,888 90% $67,840 75% $62,221 $56,049 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Video Game Artist ?

A game artist is an artist who creates art for one or more types of games. In video games, game artists are responsible for all of the aspects of game development that call for visual art. Game artists play a vital role and are often credited in role-playing games, collectible card games and video games....

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    Video Game Artist

    0 - 1 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Applications Support Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Video Game Artist in the United States. The base salary for Video Game Artist ranges from $45,496 to $62,221 with the average base salary of $56,049. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,958 to $63,094 with the average total cash compensation of $56,781.

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