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SALARIES BY FUNCTION AND ROLE
SALES & ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
Commercial candidates are always in demand and salary increases this year reflect this . As in previous years , midlevel salespeople with a good reputation , a solid network and specific market experience , especially in LatAm , are most sought-after and they can expect to be suitably compensated . Candidates are not moving unless they get a pay rise and , although employers increasingly want candidates based in one of the major gaming hubs , offering hybrid or remote options can give you the edge . Karl Harenburg
TECHNOLOGY
Despite layoffs earlier this year , the demand for tech candidates remains strong with positions filling rapidly . That said , hiring activities have decreased compared to last year , with a focus on replacing employees rather than extensive growth . Demand is primarily in mid-level and senior positions , with the highest salary growth for these roles . Because of talent shortages , employers are increasingly open to recruiting from outside the gaming industry for mid-level positions . However , senior roles typically require igaming experience . Specific skillsets are also wanted – notable trends include rising demand for Golang and game developers .
Many companies are pushing for office-based teams , but those mandating full-time in-office tech roles face recruitment and retention challenges . Despite reduced hiring activities , the tech job market remains candidate-centric . Insisting on office-based makes it not only difficult to hire but also risks losing valuable tech talent to more flexible competitors . Chris Gyere
JOB TITLE FROM TO AVERAGE SALES MANAGER £ 50,000 £ 90,000 £ 75,000
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Salaries quoted in € as this is more common
£ 60,000 £ 100,000 £ 75,000
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR £ 90,000 £ 140,000 £ 125,000
ACCOUNT MANAGER £ 40,000 £ 80,000 £ 65,000
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR £ 75,000 £ 100,000 £ 85,000
JOB TITLE FROM TO AVERAGE GAME DESIGNER € 60,000 € 70,000 € 65,000
SENIOR GAME DESIGNER € 70,000 € 90,000 € 80,000
GAME MATHEMATICIAN € 60,000 € 75,000 € 67,500
SENIOR GAME MATHEMATICIAN
FRONTEND DEVELOPER ( SMALL COMPANY )
BACKEND DEVELOPER ( SMALL COMPANY )
DEVOPS SPECIALIST ( SMALL COMPANY )
€ 75,000 € 90,000 € 82,500
€ 45,000 € 80,000 € 62,500
€ 45,000 € 75,000 € 60,000
€ 55,000 € 95,000 € 75,000
LEAD DEVELOPER ( SME ) € 70,000 € 95,000 € 82,500
LEAD DEVELOPER ( LARGE COMPANY )
€ 80,000 € 100,000 € 90,000
CTO ( SME ) € 130,000 € 180,000 € 150,000
CTO ( LARGE COMPANY ) € 180,000 € 250,000 € 215,000
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