Game Producer Salary
- The median game producer salary is $157,300 (middle half $111,200–$208,300), based on 196 disclosed-pay US job postings over the last 12 months as of September 2026, per Gaming Job Tracker data.
- Outside California, the median is $117,200 (middle half $94,300–$155,000) from 57 US postings, per Gaming Job Tracker data.
- The starting salary for a game producer (entry-level/Junior) is $76,400, based on 10 disclosed US postings, per Gaming Job Tracker data.
- A senior game producer earns a median of $135,600 from 34 US postings, per Gaming Job Tracker data.
Outside California: $117,200 median (57 postings). 49% of the postings behind these figures are in California, where pay-transparency law makes disclosure mandatory and pay runs higher — so the California-weighted median sits above national estimates.
Median Salary by Level
| Level | Median | Middle half (25th–75th pct) | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intern | Not enough data | — | 3 |
| Entry-level / Junior | Not enough data | — | 7 |
| Mid-level / unspecified | $105,000 | $93,600–$118,100 | 24 |
| Senior | $135,600 | $115,600–$153,000 | 34 |
| Lead | $180,800 | $155,300–$187,800 | 11 |
| Manager / Director | $195,000 | $145,000–$247,900 | 113 |
The starting salary for a game producer (entry-level/Junior) is $76,400, based on 10 disclosed US postings, per Gaming Job Tracker data.
Top-Paying US States
| State | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| California | $165,100 | 96 |
| Massachusetts | $146,800 | 8 |
| Nevada | $120,000 | 9 |
| Washington | $111,400 | 17 |
| New York | $98,300 | 10 |
Studios With the Most Salaried Postings
| Studio | Salaried Postings |
|---|---|
| Discord | 23 |
| The Pokémon Company | 10 |
| Aristocrat | 10 |
| Roblox | 9 |
| Electronic Arts | 8 |
| PlayStation | 8 |
| Scopely | 8 |
| Activision | 7 |
| Mob Entertainment | 6 |
| CD PROJEKT RED | 6 |
Current Open Roles With Salaries
Salary Trend
| Month | Median | N |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | $175,000 | 33 |
| 2026-04 | $176,500 | 12 |
| 2026-05 | $206,800 | 15 |
| 2026-06 | $150,500 | 27 |
| 2026-07 | $160,000 | 41 |
| 2026-08 | $162,600 | 38 |
| 2026-09 | $112,000 | 30 |
Most disclosed pay comes from postings in pay-transparency states (CA, NY, WA, CO…) — this is not a national average. Read the methodology →
Looking for salary data outside the US, or in a currency other than USD? See the full multi-currency salary report →.
FAQ
What is the average game producer salary?
The median game producer salary is $157,300 (middle half $111,200–$208,300), based on 196 disclosed-pay US job postings over the last 12 months as of September 2026, per Gaming Job Tracker data.
What is the starting salary for a game producer?
The starting salary for a game producer (entry-level/Junior) is $76,400, based on 10 disclosed US postings, per Gaming Job Tracker data.
How much does a senior game producer make?
A senior game producer earns a median of $135,600 from 34 US postings, per Gaming Job Tracker data.
196 US postings with disclosed pay, last 12 months. Data last refreshed 2026-09-14. See all game industry salaries →