Computer Game Programmer

£64,301 (GBP)/yr

£30.91 (GBP)/hr

£2,688 (GBP)/yr

The average computer game programmer gross salary in United Kingdom is £64,301 or an equivalent hourly rate of £31. In addition, they earn an average bonus of £2,688. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in United Kingdom. An entry level computer game programmer (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of £45,202. On the other end, a senior level computer game programmer (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of £72,487.

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£74,786 (GBP)

16 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Computer Game Programmer will increase 16 % over 5 years.

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Computer Game Programmer, the majority at 39% with bachelors.

Typical Field of Study: Computer Programming, Specific Applications

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Job Description
Programs and writes code based on the video game design concept to create the software engine that controls the video game program, controls characters through artificial intelligence, and blends animation and sound. Designs and executes architecture of new systems to specification and implements technical requirement features as required by the console manufacturers.
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