At Skillsearch, we understand that success in the games and interactive industries depends on staying informed. Our annual Salary and Satisfaction Survey is more than just numbers—it’s a collaborative tool for progress, transparency, and inclusivity.
By capturing insights from professionals across the industry, the survey helps uncover trends in salaries, job satisfaction, and workplace challenges. For studios, it’s an invaluable benchmark for improving recruitment strategies, retention rates, and workplace culture. For individuals, it offers clarity on how their roles compare within the industry.
In a field as dynamic as games and tech, having access to accurate, anonymised data is critical. It fuels informed decisions, shapes discussions around workplace priorities, and shines a light on areas needing improvement—whether it’s mental health support, diversity, or fair pay.
Every year, we aim to make the survey more impactful. With the 2024/25 edition, we’re proud to include sections that tackle hot-button issues like redundancies, recruitment challenges, and the cost-of-living. By giving every voice a platform, the survey contributes to a stronger, more sustainable industry.
This year’s survey is special, as it incorporates contributions from key partners, including Safe in Our World, UKIE, and a focus on mental health and wellbeing. We’re also proud to collaborate with SpecialEffect and Ecologi to support accessibility and sustainability.
These partnerships help us dig deeper into the issues that truly matter, such as recruitment challenges, cost-of-living impacts, and workplace inclusivity. By benchmarking the data and presenting anonymised results, we provide a vital resource for studios to enhance strategies and for professionals to better understand their place in the industry.
Whether you’re a studio leader or an aspiring developer, participating in the survey isn’t just about answering questions—it’s about shaping the future of the industry we all love.
