How Much I Get Paid as a Game Programmer

I've been working professionally as a video game programmer for about a decade now, and think it can be helpful when people are transparent about the money they make. I go into how much money I made at different stages of my career writing code, and how it affected my life, both professionally as a developer, and at home with my quality of life. I've chosen to prioritize satisfaction with my home life and with what I create with my time doing work, and how I went from making part time hourly pay to a full time six figure salary. I think there are misconceptions about the game industry, and there were definitely times where money was tight, but my family and I made it through and are living a very comfortable, privileged life, and I feel highly rewarded by the kind of work I do.

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