Video Game Artist Salary in the United States

Video Game Artist Salary

How much does a Video Game Artist make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Video Game Artist in the United States is $51,623. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $39,559 to a high of $63,245, with most professionals earning between $45,308 and $57,706.

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10th Percentile Video Game Artist Salary $39,559 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Video Game Artist Salary $45,308 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Video Game Artist Salary $51,623 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Video Game Artist Salary $57,706 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Video Game Artist Salary $63,245 US April 01, 2025
25% $45,308 10% $39,559 90% $63,245 75% $57,706 $51,623 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Video Game Artist ?

A game artist is an artist who creates art for one or more types of games. In video games, game artists are responsible for all of the aspects of game development that call for visual art. Game artists play a vital role and are often credited in role-playing games, collectible card games and video games....

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    Video Game Artist

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Video Game Artist in the United States. The base salary for Video Game Artist ranges from $45,308 to $57,706 with the average base salary of $51,623. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,308 to $57,706 with the average total cash compensation of $51,623.

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