The median salary of Ukrainian game developers has increased by $200 and $400 since February 2025, compared to last year. The increase in monetary compensation occurred among specialists from various industries.
The median salary of Ukrainian game developers has increased by $200 and $400 since February 2025, compared to last year. The increase in monetary compensation occurred among specialists from various industries.
According to Gamedev DOU, the median salary in Ukrainian game development is currently $2,400. This data is shown by a survey of over 700 specialists. The publication notes that this means that the median salary has set a new record.
By specialization, the highest-earning Ukrainian game developers are:
«It is noteworthy that QA, art direction, and game design have leveled out in terms of the indicator — in all three categories, the median salary is $2,000. However, the percentage growth for each is different: for QA, the indicator increased by almost 16%, for art direction — by 18%, and for game design — by 25%,» the study notes.
Overall, salaries have increased in every specialization over the past six months.
Recall that last year, a study was published about the reduction of employees in the top 25 Ukrainian game development companies. In half a year, their number decreased by 1,020 people (or 11,75%), and in a year — by 1,411 (almost 15%). There were 590 fewer technical specialists and 944 specialists, respectively.
