As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Video Game Writer in California is $73,796. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $54,311 to a high of $93,328, with most professionals earning between $63,597 and $84,020.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary | $54,311 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary | $63,597 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary | $73,796 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary | $84,020 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Video Game Writer Salary | $93,328 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
Video game writing is the art and craft of writing scripts for video games. Similar to screenwriting, it is typically a freelance profession. It includes many differences from writing for film, due to the non-linear and interactive nature of most video games, and the necessity to work closely with video game designers and voice actors. There are many differing types of text in video games in comparison to stage shows or movies, including written text, foreign or made-up languages, and often situation-based information. Especially when developing Triple A games, more than one writer will be req...
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