Best Answer: Professional game designers typically make a comfortable wage, but it's not amazing. There's a game industry salary survey from 2006 here: http://gamecareerguide.com/features/266/... that lists Designers on page 4.Average starting salary is $43,000 per year, and average salary across all titles and experience levels is $63,000.If you live in an expensive state like California you'll get paid a bit more.verage starting salary is $43,000 per year, and average salary across all titles and experience levels is $63,000. If you live in an expensive state like California you'll get paid a bit more.