Junior Game Developer
up to 3 years experienceA Junior Game Developer works under the guidance of more experienced colleagues and builds up their skills and knowledge of good practices.
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Game Developer salary in Poland 2026
Game Developer is an IT professional working in the "Game Developer" area. Pay depends mainly on seniority level, the technology stack used (e.g. C++, C++ + Unreal Engine, Unity, Unreal Engine) and the form of employment (employment contract or B2B).
Updated monthly · last update: May 2026
How much does a Game Developer earn by seniority?
Game Developer pay rises with experience. Curioz tracks medians and pay ranges (employment contract and B2B) separately for each seniority level.
Regular (Mid) Game Developer
3 to 6 years experienceA Regular Game Developer works independently, ensures the quality of delivered solutions and takes part in designing them.
See regular (mid) Game Developer pay →Senior Game Developer
6 to 10 years experienceA Senior Game Developer makes key technical decisions, owns the architecture and supports the team's growth.
See senior Game Developer pay →Lead Game Developer
10+ years experienceA Lead Game Developer combines technical expertise with leading the team, standards and technology strategy.
See lead Game Developer pay →Game Developer salary by technology
The technology stack significantly affects Game Developer salaries. Curioz tracks pay for the technologies most common in this role and their combinations:
Best-paying technologies for this role (by median salary, highest first):
- Game Developer C++ + Unreal Engine
- Game Developer Unity
- Game Developer Unreal Engine
- Game Developer C++
Game Developer C++ + Unreal Engine
See pay →A technology used in the Game Developer role; the choice of stack affects pay ranges.
Game Developer Unity
See pay →A technology used in the Game Developer role; the choice of stack affects pay ranges.
Game Developer Unreal Engine
See pay →A technology used in the Game Developer role; the choice of stack affects pay ranges.
Game Developer C++
See pay →A technology used in the Game Developer role; the choice of stack affects pay ranges.
Employment contract or B2B?
Game Developer pay differs on an employment contract (monthly salary) versus a B2B contract (hourly rate). They differ in taxation, benefits and risk. Curioz shows both forms separately, so you can compare real rates for a given seniority and technology.
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Medians, percentiles and ranges (employment contract and B2B) for every seniority level and technology, built from real data and updated monthly.
Check Game Developer salaries →Frequently asked questions
How much does a Game Developer earn in Poland?
Game Developer pay in Poland depends on seniority (Junior, Regular, Senior, Lead), the technology stack and the form of employment. Up-to-date medians and pay ranges (employment contract and B2B) are available in the full Curioz report, updated monthly from real data.
Which technology pays best for a Game Developer?
According to Curioz data, the highest median salaries for the Game Developer role are reached with C++ + Unreal Engine. The full breakdown of rates by technology and seniority is available in the report.
Does a Game Developer earn more on B2B or on an employment contract?
B2B (hourly) rates and employment-contract (monthly) salaries follow different tax and risk logic. Curioz shows both separately for each seniority level and technology.
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Source: Curioz, IT salary benchmarks built from real job offers, contracts and HRIS data. Data for May 2026.