Game Developer salary in Queensland
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $75,000 — Queensland sits $10,000 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Game Developer salary of $65,000 — after $10,263 income tax and $1,300 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Game Developer roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Halfbrick Studios★ 3.9 | $97,500 | $65,000 – $130,000 |
| Freelancer★ 4.1 | $74,914 | $72,407 – $77,421 |
| Capalaba Sports Club★ 5.0 | $67,658 | $67,658 – $67,658 |
| THQ Nordic★ 3.5 | $63,000 | $62,000 – $69,000 |
| Gameloft★ 3.8 | $60,850 | $50,000 – $69,000 |
| Star Entertainment Group★ 3.2 | $56,454 | $49,400 – $69,358 |
| Redcape Hospitality★ 3.5 | $55,328 | $55,328 – $55,328 |
| Treasury Casino & Hotel★ 3.4 | $51,376 | $38,394 – $57,304 |
| ALH Group★ 2.9 | $51,376 | $51,376 – $51,376 |
| Euclideon Holographics★ 1.4 | $40,203 | $38,529 – $41,878 |
| Bilbie Virtual Labs★ 2.8 | $36,905 | $35,378 – $38,433 |
Game Developer pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.