Average salary of a direct employee in the computer and video game industry



Stat: The average salary for direct employees is $92,300, resulting in total national compensation of $2.2 billion.

Stat Categories: Video Game Industry Stats

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Stat Source: Entertainment Software Association (ESA)

Publisher (site that mentioned this stat): Entertainment Software Association (ESA)

Submitted By: Michael Raeford

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