Callate said:
Um, good? I'm glad women are having a greater presence in the industry.
Though I can't help but wonder if the majority of developers are making under $50,000 a year, why the budgets for games continue to skyrocket. What are those above that margin making?
It is because of artists and designers. They get paid significantly less then other positions, such as a programmer, until they are either in a "lead" position, or have been in the industry and are known for great work.
This is mostly because of the large number of people coming into the industry from these backgrounds, while there is not enough positions open for all of them.
Most of the people above that margin are the leads and the programmers, who are making close to 70-100k a year.
Of course the higher ups make way way more...but I don't have number.