Video Game Designers Salary in California
Video Game Designers in California earn a median of $136,110 a year, +31% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Web and Digital Interface Designers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $136,110
- vs. U.S. median
- +31% ($104,000)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 27,090
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,090; the top 10% earn over $219,750. Nationally the range is $53,750 to $201,550.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Graphic Designers$75,130 median in California
- Art Directors$137,780 median in California
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$130,540 median in California
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$136,110 median in California
- Web Developers$119,570 median in California
- Search Marketing Strategists$94,700 median in California (broader BLS group)
Video Game Designers pay in California
How much do video game designers make in California?
The median is $136,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,090 and the top 10% earn over $219,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for video game designers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 46 (+31% vs. the national median of $104,000). Living costs are not included.