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Game Developer Salary in Dover, New Hampshire

The median game developer salary in Dover, NH is $90,100 per year, which is 6.0% above the national median and 0.9% below the New Hampshire state average.

City Median
$90,100
vs State Avg
$-850
vs National
+$5,100
Cost of Living
104%

Game Developer Salary in Dover by Experience

In Dover, an entry-level game developer earns around $53,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $156,880 per year. The local cost of living index is 104% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$53,000
+$3,000 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$92,220
+$5,220 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$156,880
+$8,880 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Dover, NH

Percentile Dover
10th Percentile $50,880
25th Percentile $68,900
Median (50th) $90,100
75th Percentile $127,200
90th Percentile $164,300

Game Developer Salary in Other New Hampshire Cities

Nashua, NH
$95,200
Pop. 91,322
Manchester, NH
$91,800
Pop. 115,644
Concord, NH
$88,400
Pop. 43,976
Rochester, NH
$85,000
Pop. 31,366

How to Become a Game Developer in Dover

Education

Most game developer positions require a bachelor's degree. Dover and the surrounding New Hampshire area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

C++Unity/Unreal3D MathGame PhysicsGPU ProgrammingVersion Control

Job Outlook

Nationally, game developer employment is projected to grow 10% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Dover may vary based on local industry and population growth.