Game Developer Statistics By Gender
12.3% of game developers are women and 87.7% of game developers are men.
- Male, 87.7%
- Female, 12.3%
Game Developers By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.7% |
| Female | 12.3% |
Gender Pay Gap For Game Developer
Women Earn 93¢ For Every $1 Earned By Men
Game Developer Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the game developer position over time.
Game Developer Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.96% | 14.04% |
| 2011 | 85.80% | 14.20% |
| 2012 | 86.72% | 13.28% |
| 2013 | 86.65% | 13.35% |
| 2014 | 87.39% | 12.61% |
| 2015 | 87.19% | 12.81% |
| 2016 | 88.22% | 11.78% |
| 2017 | 87.87% | 12.13% |
| 2018 | 87.89% | 12.11% |
| 2019 | 87.72% | 12.28% |
| 2020 | 87.68% | 12.32% |
| 2021 | 87.75% | 12.25% |
Game Developer Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Game Developer | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
Game Developer Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among game developers is White, which makes up 52.6% of all game developers. Comparatively, there are 30.0% of the Asian ethnicity and 8.1% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.
- White, 52.6%
- Asian, 30.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Game Developer Race
| Game Developer Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.6% |
| Asian | 30.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Game Developer Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among game developers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Game Developer Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.73% | 5.43% | 25.80% | 5.61% |
| 2011 | 61.19% | 5.66% | 25.30% | 5.32% |
| 2012 | 60.10% | 5.20% | 26.68% | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 60.49% | 4.72% | 26.49% | 5.57% |
| 2014 | 59.37% | 5.23% | 27.14% | 5.70% |
| 2015 | 58.54% | 5.04% | 27.26% | 6.28% |
| 2016 | 58.04% | 5.03% | 27.98% | 6.27% |
| 2017 | 56.62% | 4.91% | 28.53% | 6.64% |
| 2018 | 57.27% | 4.76% | 27.75% | 7.25% |
| 2019 | 56.44% | 4.85% | 28.95% | 6.88% |
| 2020 | 54.64% | 4.59% | 28.71% | 7.69% |
| 2021 | 52.62% | 4.35% | 30.01% | 8.08% |
Game Developer Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,300 |
| White | $88,975 |
| Black or African American | $84,722 |
| Asian | $93,947 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,127 |
Average Age of a Game Developer
We determined the average age of game developers based on ethnicity and gender.
Game Developer Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 46 |
| Unknown | 37 | 34 |
| Asian | 38 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Game Developer Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of game developer employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of game developers is 40+ years old, which represents 45% of the population.
Game Developer Age
| Game Developer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Types of Game Developer Degree Levels
The most common degree for game developers is bachelor's degree 75% of game developers earn that degree. A close second is master's degree with 11% and rounding it off is associate degree with 10%.
- Bachelors, 75%
- Masters, 11%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Game Developers By Education
| Game Developer Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 75% |
| Masters | 11% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Game Developer Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $97,928 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,013 |
| Doctorate Degree | $107,042 |
Game Developer Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where game developers work. We found most game developers work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most game developers is the technology industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire game developers.
Game Developer Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
The Types Of Companies Game Developer Work In
Employees with the game developer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most game developers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Game Developer Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 1% |
Top Industries Hiring Game Developers
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ game developers. Those industries include technology, education and media.
Game Developer Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Technology | 21% |
| Media | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Game Developer Turnover And Employment Statistics
Game Developer Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of game developers changed.
- Unemployment rate
Game Developer Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Game Developer Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 2.07% |
The Average Number of Years That Game Developer Stay in a Job
By looking over 1,206 game developers resumes, we figured out that the average game developer enjoys staying at their job for Less than 1 year for a percentage of 34%.
Game Developer Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Game Developers with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to game developers.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Communications Distribution Designer | 7.31% | 69,232 |
| Information Systems Planner | 8.42% | 129,224 |
| Game Developer | 8.46% | - |
| Security Systems Specialist | 8.59% | 117,676 |
| Middleware Administrator | 9.03% | 57,416 |
| Principal Test Engineer | 10.54% | 96,539 |
| Telecom Specialist | 10.88% | 57,424 |
Game Developer LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Communications Distribution Designer | 7.31% | 69,232 |
| Information Systems Planner | 8.42% | 129,224 |
| Security Systems Specialist | 8.59% | 117,676 |
| Middleware Administrator | 9.03% | 57,416 |
| Principal Test Engineer | 10.54% | 96,539 |
| Telecom Specialist | 10.88% | 57,424 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Game Developers
The most common foreign language among game developers is Spanish at 32.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 16.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 16.3%.
- Spanish, 32.6%
- Chinese, 16.3%
- Japanese, 16.3%
- Mandarin, 11.6%
- French, 7.0%
- Other, 16.2%
Game Developer Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.6% |
| Chinese | 16.3% |
| Japanese | 16.3% |
| Mandarin | 11.6% |
| French | 7.0% |
| Other | 16.2% |
