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The Complete Picture of Pay, Benefits, and Job Security Across the US Game Industry
Are you being paid what you're worth? How does your compensation stack up against your peers? What's really happening with job security in the game industry?
For the first time, GDC Festival of Gaming presents a comprehensive analysis of compensation across every role that makes games successful in the United States, from audio designers and programmers to marketing professionals and studio executives.
Why This Report Matters Now
The game industry has faced unprecedented challenges. Studio closures, mass layoffs, and economic uncertainty have left many questioning their career paths. But the industry persists—and so do the passionate professionals who power it.
Whether you're negotiating your next salary, planning your team's compensation strategy, or simply want to understand where the industry stands, this report provides the insights you need to make informed decisions.
Download your free copy today and get the complete picture of compensation in today’s US game industry.
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What You'll Discover Inside
Salary Data That Matters
- Average salaries by role, seniority, and studio type
- How your compensation compares across AAA, AA, indie, and co-development studios
- The truth about pay gaps affecting women and non-white professionals
Beyond the Paycheck
- Standard benefits versus rare ones
- How remote work is reshaping compensation expectations
- What 80% of professionals really think about industry job security
The Full B2B Games Ecosystem
We didn't just survey developers. Our 562 respondents represent the complete spectrum of game creation:
- Creative Roles: Game designers, artists, audio professionals
- Technical Roles: Programmers, QA analysts, technical designers
- Business Roles: Marketing, community management, business development
- Leadership: Directors, producers, studio executives
Industry Reality Check
- 24% of professionals have been laid off in the past two years
- 53% feel undercompensated for their work
- What's driving the push toward unionization (64% support it)
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