How much does Electronic Arts pay?
As of Oct 13, 2026, 7 of the 180 open jobs Electronic Arts has on Alion state a salary. The median is $191k a year, and the middle half pays $144k to $276k. The best-paid open role is Head of Software Quality and Technology for Respawn at $345k. Electronic Arts pays about 21% above the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Electronic Arts pay against the market
+21% Electronic Arts pays about 21% above the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Each of 13 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
Electronic Arts pay by level
| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head+ | 7 | $276k | $276k – $328k |
| Senior | 3 | $157k | $144k – $157k |
| Middle | 3 | $131k | $130k – $131k |
Electronic Arts pay by city
| Location | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood City | 5 | $276k | $276k |
| Los Angeles | 4 | $191k | $131k – $328k |
| Kirkland | 3 | $178k | $155k – $178k |
Electronic Arts pay by work format
| Work format | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 9 | $276k | $178k – $276k |
| In office | 6 | $157k | $144k – $234k |
How pay at Electronic Arts is spread
16 of 348 vacancies state a salary (5%). The range below is built from those 16 stated figures only, never from an estimate.
Best-paid open roles at Electronic Arts
| Head of Software Quality and Technology for RespawnHead+ | $345k |
| Senior Director, Executive CompensationHead+ | $328k |
| Senior Director Finance, FP&A - Shooters & ARPGHead+ | $328k |
| Director Executive CommunicationsHead+ | $276k |
| Director, Tax ControversyHead+ | $276k |
| Director, PE Business Partner - AI & UGCHead+ | $276k |
| Head of Operations, Global AffairsHead+ | $276k |
| Senior Manager, Strategy -- Chief of Staff & Strategic InitiativesSenior | $234k |
| Creative Lead - EA SPORTSLead | $191k |
| Software Engineer III - Enterprise IntelligenceMiddle | $178k |
Questions about pay at Electronic Arts
What is the average salary at Electronic Arts?
The median salary stated in Electronic Arts job postings is $191k a year, across 16 open jobs with pay; the middle half pays $144k to $276k.
How much does Electronic Arts pay in Redwood City?
Jobs at Electronic Arts in Redwood City state a median of $276k a year (5 postings with pay).
What is the highest-paying open job at Electronic Arts?
Right now it is Head of Software Quality and Technology for Respawn at Electronic Arts, with a stated $345k a year.
Does Electronic Arts pay above the market?
Electronic Arts pays about 21% above the market for the same roles, levels and countries. Each of 13 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
Does Electronic Arts publish salaries in its job postings?
4% of the open jobs Electronic Arts has on Alion state a salary: 7 of 180.
How to cite this page
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Electronic Arts salaries: median $191k across 16 job postings with pay. Alion, Oct 13, 2026, https://alion.io/company/electronic-arts/salaries