Game QA Tester jobs in Toronto, Canada
Mid-level Game QA Testers in Toronto earn about C$81k gross a year ($59k), with most offers between C$66k and C$99k. Toronto has about 2.8 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. No Game QA Tester listing is based here today; Canada has 3, and remote roles can be done from Toronto.
Game QA Tester roles near Toronto
No Game QA Tester listing is based in Toronto today, so these are the nearest in Canada, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
Game QA Tester pay by level in Toronto
Gross annual pay in CAD. Toronto is 1.06× the Canada median (+6%), which is C$76k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$53k | C$65k | C$79k | $47k | |
| Mid-level | C$66k | C$81k | C$99k | $59k | |
| Senior | C$86k | C$110k | C$130k | $77k | |
| Lead | C$110k | C$140k | C$170k | $99k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Game QA Tester salary page for Toronto.
What a Game QA Tester does in Toronto
Plays builds on PC, console and mobile to find bugs before players do.
- Run playtests against feature and release checklists
- Log bugs with video, build number and repro steps
- Check compliance on console certification lists
- Test performance, memory and save-state edge cases
- Regress fixed bugs on every build
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Toronto is on America/Toronto. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.
Game QA Tester jobs in other Canada cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal | C$72k | Game QA Tester jobs |
| Calgary | C$73k | Game QA Tester jobs |
| Ottawa | C$74k | Game QA Tester jobs |
| Edmonton | C$69k | Game QA Tester jobs |
| Winnipeg | C$69k | Game QA Tester jobs |
| Vancouver | C$79k | Game QA Tester jobs |
| Hamilton | C$67k | Game QA Tester jobs |
| Québec City | C$67k | Game QA Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Toronto
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Game QA Tester jobs in Toronto: FAQ
How much does a Game QA Tester earn in Toronto?
A mid-level Game QA Tester in Toronto earns a median of C$81k a year ($59k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$66k to C$99k. Junior pay starts near C$65k, senior pay is C$110k and leads reach C$140k.
Are there Game QA Tester jobs in Toronto?
No Game QA Tester listing is based in Toronto today, but Canada has 3 and Game QA Tester roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Toronto pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Toronto ranks 1st of 11 Canada cities we track for Game QA Tester pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is C$76k, so Toronto is above it. Against the US it is 11% below the US median of $66k.
What skills do Game QA Tester jobs in Toronto ask for?
Plays builds on PC, console and mobile to find bugs before players do. Typical requirements: Attention to detail, Bug reporting, Platform certification, Unity / Unreal basics, Game genres. The tools named most often are Jira, Unity Test Framework, TestRail.
Can a Game QA Tester work with US or European teams from Toronto?
Toronto is on America/Toronto. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. 40% of Game QA Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Game QA Tester job in Toronto with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Toronto starts at the higher of the city and national median.