Roblox Developer
Build games and experiences on Roblox
About the profession
Roblox developers build games for a platform whose top creators earn millions — combining gameplay design, Lua scripting, and in-world monetization into real studios.
How to Get Started
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Jump to Learning Path →Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Hobby Developer → Full-time Roblox Developer → Established Developer → Roblox Studio Owner
Where are you on this career path?
Click a level below to set your current position
Salary Growth
4
Levels
500K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Set your current level first
Go to the Career Path tab and select your current level to see your personalized learning plan.
Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $40,000 - $155,000/year With equity/bonuses: $44,000 - $186,000 Top markets (SF/NYC): $46,000 - $186,000 Execute core tasks using Lua under…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Review priorities and respond to urgent items 10am — Team standup and progress check 11am — Deep work using Lua 1pm — Cross-functional meeting with stakeholders 3pm — Review…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $28,000 - $36,000 Year 2-3: Junior level $40,000 - $117,000 Year 4-6: Mid level $117,000 - $293,000 Year 7-10: Senior level $293,000 - $431,000 Year 10+:…
Is this for me?
15 questions — answer honestly
You find the craft of a Roblox Developer genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Lua and Roblox Studio You communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders…
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