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Typically, a composer must produce music that is finalized, meaning it’s fully mixed and polished. If a composition doesn’t make the final cut for the game, the composer won’t receive payment for it. However, for composers regularly securing lucrative contracts with reputable studios, income can range widely. If a composer earns $1,500 to $2,000 per minute of finalized music and works on a project that requires 60 minutes of music, their earnings could be between $90,000 and $120,000 for that project alone. Over multiple projects in a year, this can lead to a comfortable six-figure income.