Game Designer Job In Iowa

How much does a Video Game Designer make in Des Moines, IA? The average Video Game Designer salary in Des Moines, IA is $66,935 as of October 29, 2021, but the salary range typically falls between $42,965 and $73,829. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Athene Annuity and Life Company - West Des Moines , IA

The Insurance Operations eLearning Designer is responsible for the design, development and ... video, simulations, role plays, games etc.) * Effectively evaluate a learner's performance and ...

Upward.net - 11 days ago

Athene - West Des Moines , IA

The Insurance Operations eLearning Designer is responsible for the design, development and ... video, simulations, role plays, games etc.) + Effectively evaluate a learner's performance and ...

Upward.net - 18 days ago

Our Graphic Designer plays a key role in bringing that vision to life. As our Graphic Designer, YOU ... class social media, game presentation, and promotional videos to further enhance our brand

Upward.net - 51 days ago

What does a Video Game Designer do?

Build levels in 3D using design systems and incorporating game play demands into the design.

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Average Salary Range for Video Game Designer in Des Moines, IA

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What is the average salary for Video Game Designer in 2021?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Video Game Designer in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Video Game Designer ranges from $42,965 to $73,829 with the average base salary of $66,935. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,998 to $74,647 with the average total cash compensation of $66,991.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$66,935	$42,965 - $73,829
Bonus	$56	$33 - $818
Total Pay	$66,991	$42,998 - $74,647

* 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.

Video Game Designer Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,965 - $73,829	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,965 - $73,829	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,564 - $73,141	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,022 - $68,772	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,366 - $69,363	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,212 - $72,535	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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