Game Designer Salary in Raleigh–Durham, NC
Median $187K a year · most jobs pay $172K – $203K · from 6 listings with a salary
Game Designer pay in Raleigh–Durham, NC
The median advertised base salary for Game Designer jobs in Raleigh–Durham, NC is $187K a year.
The middle half of listings pays between $172K and $203K.
These figures come from 6 open Game Designer listings with an annual salary range posted by the employer, out of 11 open Game Designer jobs in Raleigh–Durham, NC on Sudo Get Job.
That is 35% above the US median for this role, $139K.
Senior roles have a median of $185K; lead / staff roles reach $189K.
Salary distribution
Share of 6 listings by the midpoint of the posted range.
Salary by level
Annual base salary posted by employers, Game Designer in Raleigh–Durham, NC.
| Level | Jobs | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 3 | $145K – $226K | $185K |
| Lead / Staff | 3 | $145K – $233K | $189K |
| All levels | 6 | $172K – $203K | $187K |
Typical range = median lower and median upper bound of posted ranges. Levels with fewer than 3 salaried jobs are hidden.
Top paying companies
Median posted salary, companies with at least 3 salaried Game Designer listings in Raleigh–Durham, NC.
| Company | Jobs | Range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Games | 6 | $139K – $301K | $187K |
Game Designer salary by city
Median posted base salary in each metro with at least 5 salaried listings, highest first.
| Location | Jobs | Most jobs pay | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 18 | $108K – $175K | $139K |
| Raleigh–Durham, NC | 6 | $172K – $203K | $187K |
| Washington, DC | 5 | $86K – $132K | $114K |
How we calculate this
Based on 6 open Game Designer listings in Raleigh–Durham, NC with an annual base salary range posted by the employer, updated daily. Data as of November 11, 2026.
For each listing we take the midpoint of the posted range, then compute the median and the 25th and 75th percentiles. Hourly and monthly pay, bonuses, commission and equity are not included. Jobs that close drop out of the numbers.