Game Developer Salary in Australia
AU$64,300
per year
per month
AU$5,360
per month
per year
Bonus
AU$3,280/year
Profit Sharing
AU$5,790/year
Bonus
AU$270/month
Profit Sharing
AU$480/month
Game Developer - Average Salary
The average salary for a Game Developer is AU$64,300 per year (AU$5,360 per month), which is AU$5,588 (-8%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Game Developer can expect an average starting salary of AU$39,600. The highest salaries can exceed AU$120,000.
A Game Developer can expect an average starting salary of AU$39,600. The highest salaries can exceed AU$120,000.
AU$39,600
Low
AU$64,300
Average salary
AU$120,000
High
AU$3,300
Low
AU$5,360
Average salary
AU$10,000
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
AU$0 AU$70,200 AU$140,330 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$39,600 - 120,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$0 - 7,680 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$0 - 12,650 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$39,600 - 140,330 |
AU$0 AU$5,850 AU$11,690 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$3,300 - 10,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$0 - 640 | |
| Profit Sharing | AU$0 - 1,050 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$3,300 - 11,690 |
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Game Developer Salary Range
Among game developers, Junior Game Developers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Game Developers enjoy the highest salaries.
Game Developer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Game Developer | AU$87K/year | +35% |
| Junior Game Developer | AU$51K/year | -21% |
Game Developer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Game Developer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$39,600 per year. A mid career Game Developer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$61,240, while a Senior Game Developer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$86,800. Game developers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$98,200 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Game Developer in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +53% |
| Senior | ▲ +35% |
| Average Salary | AU$64,300/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -5% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -38% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
11%
11%
Male
89%
89%
Game Developer - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Game Developer job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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