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In one of the most rapidly growing job markets in the world, a video game designer salary can be substantial. Perhaps you were one of those kids who were so smitten with video games that you used to lie in bed at night and figure out your own ideas for a thrilling new game. Today that dream can be a reality.

You can become a video game designer and, if you are good, you could find yourself moving up the ranks at a rapid pace. The great news is that a job in this field pays well at any level of experience, so even fledgling employees can take home a good pay packet. Those with talent will get promoted and the salary will rise accordingly.

This lucrative industry brings in more than $7 billion dollars of annual revenue. Video game design companies are always on the lookout for people with fresh, new and bright ideas, and they are willing to pay. A video game designer with less than 3 years working experience can expect to take home $46,000 a year.

If you have up to 6 years experience you can expect to earn $56,000 a year. And when you are well established in the industry with over 6 years experience, your annual salary could increase to around $70,000. Therefore if you enter this field at the age of 19, by the time you are 25 you could be earning almost $6,000 a month.

The highest paid sector of the industry is video game programming. Whether you specialize in graphic engines, networking or AI, you can expect to earn really good money. You can earn $50,000 a year with up to 3 years experience, $66,000 a year with 3 to 6 years experience, and $88,000 a year with six or more years experience. By progressing into this sector you could earn a lot more than your video game designer salary.