Video Game Programmer

1 829 861 ₽ (RUB)/yr

879,74 ₽ (RUB)/hr

76 488 ₽ (RUB)/yr

The average video game programmer gross salary in Russian Federation is 1 829 861 ₽ or an equivalent hourly rate of 880 ₽. In addition, they earn an average bonus of 76 488 ₽. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Russian Federation. An entry level video game programmer (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of 1 300 198 ₽. On the other end, a senior level video game programmer (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of 2 105 364 ₽.

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Salary Potential

2 540 483 ₽ (RUB)

39 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Video Game Programmer will increase 39 % over 5 years.

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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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Russian Federation

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Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a country in Eastern Europe and North Asia. It is the largest country in the world, spanning eleven time zones and sharing land borders with fourteen countries. With a population of over 140 million, Russia is the most populous country in Europe and the ninth-most populous in the world. It is a highly urbanised country, with sixteen of its urban areas having more than 1 million inhabitants. Moscow, the most populous metropolitan area in Europe, is the capita

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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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