I'm looking to start working in games design and was wondering what kind of wage I can expect? I'v seen very few estimates but they all seem to be low 20s, which would leave me at about £1500 a month after tax according to this wage tax calculator. Is there anyone here that can give me some more solid figures? I'm quite close to London - would it be worth commuting in if I can get a better wage, despite the costs? 

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Cheers!

1 hour ago, Melissa_h said:

I'm looking to start working in games design and was wondering what kind of wage I can expect?

What position? Different members earn different wages.

See https://www.gamasutra.com/salarysurvey2014.pdf  and  https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2017-04-03-an-industry-driven-by-passion-not-pay - there's a new survey underway, but its results aren't available yet. Not sure if it'll have up to date salary info, or if it's about job satisfaction.

3 hours ago, Scouting Ninja said:

What position?

She said design, but as we know, a lot of people think that's a catch-all term for game development....