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Electronic Arts (EA) Principal Designer Salaries in Austin

The average Electronic Arts (EA) Principal Designer in Austin earns an estimated $165,934 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $145,934 with a $20,000 bonus. Electronic Arts (EA) Principal Designer compensation is $23,368 more than the US average for a Principal Designer. Principal Designer salaries at Electronic Arts (EA) in Austin can range from $150,000 - $180,000.

In Austin, The Design Department at Electronic Arts (EA) earns $2,798 more on average than the Sales Department. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary record from Electronic Arts (EA) Principal Designers.

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$165,934

Average Compensation

$145,934: avg. base

$20,000: avg. bonus

Principal Designer Salaries at Electronic Arts (EA)

In Austin, Principal Designers earn $11,406 more than Creative Directors, and $536 less than Principal Designers.

Principal Designer

$166k*

Creative Director

$155k*

Senior UI/UX Designer

$132k*

Senior Designer

$129k*

UI/UX Designer

$126k

Jr Designer

$88k*

Graphic Designer

$84k*

Web/Visual Designer

$73k*

Designer

$69k*

3D Animator

$60k

* estimated salary

Compensation at Electronic Arts (EA) by Department

In Austin, The Design Department averages $2,798 more than the Sales Department, and $8,619 less than the Marketing Department

Marketing

$116,871 Avg. total comp.

+$9k

Design

$108,252 Avg. total comp.

Sales

$105,454 Avg. total comp.

-$3k

Average Equity for Principal Designer at Electronic Arts (EA)

Recent Principal Designer Salaries at Electronic Arts (EA)

Principal Designer

Posted more than 30 days ago

$170,000 Salary + Bonus

Principal Designer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Principal Designer at companies similar size to Electronic Arts (EA) reported making $164,346, while the average male Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $153,942.

Principal Designer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Hispanic or Latino Principal Designer at companies similar size to Electronic Arts (EA) reported making $170,000, while the average African American/Black Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $130,000.

How Principal Designers at Electronic Arts (EA) Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Principal Designers at Electronic Arts (EA) believe they're compensated fairly. 91% of Principal Designers at Electronic Arts (EA) say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (74%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Electronic Arts (EA)

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

62% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

91% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

74% Yes

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