- A new study has identified the best states for a career in game development if workers want to have the highest income after essential spending – with Georgia ranking eighth
- The study analyzed data on the annual salaries of game developers adjusted to consumer spending to reveal where is best to work in the field
- The Video Games market is expected to reach a projected market volume of $103.80bn by 2027 in the US alone
- Georgia game developers reported an annual salary of $120,797, which is 11% higher than the national average ($109,223)
New data has revealed the states ranked highest for the most potential take-home earnings from a game developer career – and it turns out workers should consider a move to Georgia this year.
The research, pulled together by CSGO Gambling site, CSGOLuck, analyzed data on the average annual salaries offered in each state, compared to the average consumer spending, to identify where Americans are best off.
The cost-of-living crisis made for a tough financial year for many US households, and whilst the economic pressures continue, many are hoping 2024 brings more prosperity than the last.
With the Video Games market in the US expected to hit a projected market volume of $103.80bn by 2027 with the number of users predicted to be 91.0m, a career in game development seems to be a safe bet.
And it turns out if workers want to rake in some of the biggest bucks in the industry, Georgia would be a good place to call home, as – when adjusted to consumer spending – a game developer’s annual salary comes out at $120,797 – 11% above the national average wage ($109,223) and the eighth highest in the US.
An even more significant increase from the US average can be found in Idaho, which takes the lead with the top salary of $135,559 – a whopping 24% higher.
Following Idaho as the second-best state for a game development career is Mississippi at $131,158, which is 20% higher than the national average. New Mexico is third with $126,287…
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