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Last Updated: June 09, 2026

Video Game Programmer

78 787 € (EUR)/yr

37,88 € (EUR)/hr

3 293 € (EUR)/yr

The average video game programmer gross salary in France is 78 787 € or an equivalent hourly rate of 38 €. In addition, they earn an average bonus of 3 293 €. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in France. An entry level video game programmer (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of 55 353 €. On the other end, a senior level video game programmer (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of 88 718 €.

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Salary Potential

86 219 € (EUR)

9 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Video Game Programmer will increase 9 % over 5 years.

Education

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

Typical Field of Study: Computer Programming, Specific Applications

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France

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The French Basque Country (French: Pays basque français; Occitan: País Basc francés; Basque: Frantses Euskal Herria), or Northern Basque Country (French: Pays basque nord; Occitan: País Basc nòrd; Basque: Ipar Euskal Herria, or Iparralde, lit. 'the Northern Region'), is a region lying on the west of the French department of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Since 1 January 2017, it constitutes the Basque Municipal Community (Basque: Euskal Hirigune Elkargoa; French: Communauté d'Agglomeration du Pays Ba

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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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