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Game Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Seattle and San Francisco: Average gross pay is 11% higher in San Francisco. Cost of living is 14% cheaper in Seattle. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Seattle is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 6.2/10 compared to 5.2/10.

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Seattle
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San Francisco

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$132,000/yr
$147,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$75,000
$84,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$111,000
$125,000
Senior Developer Pay
$162,000
$180,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$203,000
$225,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$2,800
$3,800
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$1,800
$2,400
Groceries (Monthly)
$550
$650
Public Transport Pass
$100
$120
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$280
$320
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$4,627/mo
CHEAPER
$5,408/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
0%
35%
Social Security Deduction
8%
8%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$7,955/mo
$6,197/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
6.2
MORE AFFORDABLE
5.2
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$3,328/mo
$789/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~3 months
~13 months
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