A new survey by SalesNow reveals Nintendo ranks third among Japanese game developers, with average salaries around 9.63 million yen ($65,000 USD). Sony leads the pack at 11.13 million yen, followed by Bandai Namco at 10.95 million yen. Meanwhile, Square Enix fails to make the top 20, despite its popular franchises. Compared to Japan’s national average of 4.26 million yen, these gaming salaries show a strong industry edge.
Published on: 7/29/2025
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