Game QA Tester jobs in Zurich, Switzerland
Mid-level Game QA Testers in Zurich earn about CHF 60k gross a year ($68k), with most offers between CHF 49k and CHF 73k. Zurich has about 415,000 residents and is the 1st 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 Zurich.
Game QA Tester openings we fill in Zurich
The four levels PassRidge places in Zurich. 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 Zurich
Gross annual pay in CHF. Zurich is 1.10× the Switzerland median (+10%), which is CHF 54k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | CHF 39k | CHF 48k | CHF 59k | $55k | |
| Mid-level | CHF 49k | CHF 60k | CHF 73k | $68k | |
| Senior | CHF 64k | CHF 78k | CHF 95k | $89k | |
| Lead | CHF 83k | CHF 100k | CHF 120k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Game QA Tester salary page for Zurich.
What a Game QA Tester does in Zurich
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
Zurich 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 58k | Game QA Tester jobs |
| Basel | CHF 56k | Game QA Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Zurich
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Game QA Tester jobs in Zurich: FAQ
How much does a Game QA Tester earn in Zurich?
A mid-level Game QA Tester in Zurich earns a median of CHF 60k a year ($68k), with a p10 to p90 range of CHF 49k to CHF 73k. Junior pay starts near CHF 48k, senior pay is CHF 78k and leads reach CHF 100k.
Are there Game QA Tester jobs in Zurich?
No Game QA Tester listing is based in Zurich 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 Zurich pay compare with the rest of Switzerland?
Zurich ranks 1st of 3 Switzerland cities we track for Game QA Tester pay, at 1.10x the national median (+10%). The national mid-level median is CHF 54k, so Zurich is above it. Against the US it is 3% above the US median of $66k.
What skills do Game QA Tester jobs in Zurich 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 Zurich?
Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Zurich starts at the higher of the city and national median.