Video Game Designers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Video Game Designers is $103K/year, across 328 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2022–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Video Game Designers petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 93 | 28.7% | $71K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 123 | 38.0% | $104K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 65 | 20.1% | $145K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 43 | 13.3% | $176K | 4× |
Across 324 certified Video Game Designers filings with a reported DOL wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Video Game Designers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games, Inc. | 40 | $163K |
| Epic Games | 14 | $92K |
| Riot Games, Inc. | 13 | $111K |
| Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC | 11 | $122K |
| Bungie, Inc. | 10 | $160K |
| Gearbox Software LLC | 9 | $70K |
| Schell Games LLC | 8 | $65K |
| Electronic Arts Inc. | 7 | $148K |
Ranked by certified Video Game Designers filing volume, FY2022–2026.
Top States for Video Game Designers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 159 | $110K |
| Washington | 36 | $122K |
| Texas | 27 | $87K |
| North Carolina | 21 | $145K |
| Pennsylvania | 19 | $57K |
| New York | 17 | $91K |
| Florida | 10 | $107K |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $89K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026) for SOC occupation 15-1255.01, Video Game Designers, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.