Game QA Tester jobs in Basel, Switzerland
Mid-level Game QA Testers in Basel earn about CHF 56k gross a year ($63k), with most offers between CHF 46k and CHF 68k. Basel has about 178,000 residents and is the 3rd largest of the 3 Switzerland cities we list. No Game QA Tester listing is based here today; Switzerland has 0, and remote roles can be done from Basel.
Game QA Tester openings we fill in Basel
The four levels PassRidge places in Basel. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Junior Game Tester
Game Tester
Senior Game Tester
Lead Game Tester
"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 Basel
Gross annual pay in CHF. Basel is 1.02× the Switzerland median (+2%), which is CHF 54k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | CHF 37k | CHF 45k | CHF 54k | $51k | |
| Mid-level | CHF 46k | CHF 56k | CHF 68k | $63k | |
| Senior | CHF 59k | CHF 72k | CHF 88k | $82k | |
| Lead | CHF 77k | CHF 93k | CHF 110k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Game QA Tester salary page for Basel.
What a Game QA Tester does in Basel
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
Basel is on Europe/Zurich. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
Game QA Tester jobs in other Switzerland cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 60k | Game QA Tester jobs |
| Geneva | CHF 58k | Game QA Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Basel
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Basel · Game QA Tester role guide · Hire a Game QA Tester
Game QA Tester jobs in Basel: FAQ
How much does a Game QA Tester earn in Basel?
A mid-level Game QA Tester in Basel earns a median of CHF 56k a year ($63k), with a p10 to p90 range of CHF 46k to CHF 68k. Junior pay starts near CHF 45k, senior pay is CHF 72k and leads reach CHF 93k.
Are there Game QA Tester jobs in Basel?
No Game QA Tester listing is based in Basel today, but Switzerland has 0 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 Basel pay compare with the rest of Switzerland?
Basel ranks 3rd of 3 Switzerland cities we track for Game QA Tester pay, at 1.02x the national median (+2%). The national mid-level median is CHF 54k, so Basel is above it. Against the US it is 5% below the US median of $66k.
What skills do Game QA Tester jobs in Basel 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 Basel?
Basel is on Europe/Zurich. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe. 40% of Game QA Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Game QA Tester job in Basel 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 Basel starts at the higher of the city and national median.