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Growth 2021-2024 (Filing Volume) (latest year appears partial)Top Employers
Hiring This Role| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Games, Inc. | 3 | $115,294 | $115,294 - $115,294 | 33.3% |
| NVIDIA CORPORATION | 3 | $138,278 | $102,835 - $156,000 | 100.0% |
| ACTIVISION PUBLISHING INC. | 3 | $113,659 | $96,907 - $135,459 | 100.0% |
| RIOT GAMES INC | 3 | $111,000 | $80,000 - $150,000 | 100.0% |
| BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT, INC | 2 | $115,470 | $112,152 - $118,789 | 50.0% |
| Buendea, LLC | 2 | $90,000 | $90,000 - $90,000 | 50.0% |
| ROMAN K TRIBECA INC | 1 | $65,000 | $65,000 - $65,000 | 100.0% |
| SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLC | 1 | $119,000 | $119,000 - $119,000 | 100.0% |
| TENCENT AMERICA LLC | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 - $135,000 | 100.0% |
| Unity Technologies SF | 1 | $87,589 | $87,589 - $87,589 | 100.0% |
| 2K Games, Inc. | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 - $115,000 | 100.0% |
| WINDYVALE TECHNOLOGY, INC. | 1 | $120,000 | $120,000 - $120,000 | 100.0% |
| CRYSTAL DYNAMICS INC. | 1 | $138,944 | $138,944 - $138,944 | 100.0% |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | 1 | $149,000 | $149,000 - $149,000 | 100.0% |
| Niantic, Inc. | 1 | $124,630 | $124,630 - $124,630 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 13 | $113,775 | $66,000 - $156,000 |
| Senior | 9 | $122,409 | $108,610 - $138,944 |
| Director | 3 | $81,667 | $65,000 - $90,000 |
| II | 1 | $150,000 | $150,000 - $150,000 |
| Principal | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 - $115,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | CA | 4 | $117,000 |
| Santa Clara | CA | 3 | $126,278 |
| Cary | NC | 3 | $115,294 |
| Woodland Hills | CA | 2 | $102,759 |
| San Mateo | CA | 2 | $121,980 |
| Irvine | CA | 2 | $115,470 |
| Miami | FL | 2 | $90,000 |
| San Francisco | CA | 1 | $124,630 |
| Timonium | MD | 1 | $66,000 |
| Novato | CA | 1 | $115,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 7 | $105,819 | 85.7% |
| FY 2022 | 4 | $122,669 | 50.0% |
| FY 2023 | 4 | $121,782 | 100.0% |
| FY 2024 | 8 | $110,027 | 100.0% |
| FY 2025 | 4 | $123,000 | 75.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Games, Inc. | 3 | $115,294 | 33.3% |
| NVIDIA CORPORATION | 3 | $138,278 | 100.0% |
| ACTIVISION PUBLISHING INC. | 3 | $113,659 | 100.0% |
| RIOT GAMES INC | 3 | $111,000 | 100.0% |
| BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT, INC | 2 | $115,470 | 50.0% |