Virtual Reality Developer Salary in New York, New York

How much does a Virtual Reality Developer make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Virtual Reality Developer in New York, NY is $107,977. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $93,875 to a high of $126,729, with most professionals earning between $100,596 and $117,792.

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What is a Virtual Reality Developer?

A Virtual Reality Developer is responsible for creating immersive and interactive virtual reality experiences using specialized software and programming languages. They work closely with designers and content creators to bring virtual environments to life, incorporating 3D models, animations, and interactive elements to create realistic and engaging experiences. Virtual Reality Developers also troubleshoot and debug code, optimize performance, and stay up-to-date with the latest VR technology and trends to ensure their projects are cutting-edge and impactful. Additionally, they may collaborate with other developers and engineers to integrate VR experiences with other technologies and platforms.

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Common responsibilities of a Virtual Reality Developer

Participate in user testing and feedback sessions to gather insights and improve the usability and effectiveness of VR applications.

September 07, 2023

Stay current with VR technology trends and advancements, and incorporate new features and capabilities into VR applications.

September 09, 2023

Optimize VR applications for performance and user experience, including frame rate, latency, and visual fidelity.

September 11, 2023

Create documentation and tutorials for VR applications to assist users and other developers in understanding and using the software.

September 18, 2023

Integrate VR hardware and software components, such as head-mounted displays, motion controllers, and haptic feedback devices, into the development process.

September 20, 2023

Collaborate with clients or stakeholders to understand their VR application requirements and provide technical expertise and recommendations.

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Contribute to the overall VR development process, including brainstorming, planning, and problem-solving with the development team.

October 12, 2023

Design and develop virtual reality (VR) applications and experiences using programming languages and development tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or other VR development platforms.

October 27, 2023

Test and debug VR applications to ensure they meet technical and functional requirements, and address any issues or bugs that arise.

November 18, 2023

Collaborate with designers, artists, and other team members to create immersive and interactive VR environments and simulations.

November 27, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Virtual Reality Developer in New York, NY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

100596

117792

107977

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

104153

123876

113420

What is the average salary for Virtual Reality Developer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Virtual Reality Developer in New York, NY. The base salary for Virtual Reality Developer ranges from $100,596 to $117,792 with the average base salary of $107,977. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,153 to $123,876 with the average total cash compensation of $113,420.

View Average Salary for Virtual Reality Developer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$107,977	$100,596 - $117,792
Bonus	$5,443	$3,557 - $6,084
Total Pay	$113,420	$104,153 - $123,876

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Virtual Reality Developer Salary Near New York, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,596 - $117,792	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,596 - $117,792	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,596 - $117,792	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,596 - $117,792	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,596 - $117,792	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,596 - $117,792	COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%

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