Game QA Tester jobs in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Game QA Tester pay in Abu Dhabi centres on AED 110k ($31k) at mid-level, from AED 93k to AED 140k. Abu Dhabi has about 1.8 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 3 United Arab Emirates cities we list. No Game QA Tester listing is based here today; United Arab Emirates has 0, and remote roles can be done from Abu Dhabi.
Game QA Tester openings we fill in Abu Dhabi
The four levels PassRidge places in Abu Dhabi. 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 Abu Dhabi
Gross annual pay in AED. Abu Dhabi is 0.93× the United Arab Emirates median (-7%), which is AED 120k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | AED 75k | AED 91k | AED 110k | $25k | |
| Mid-level | AED 93k | AED 110k | AED 140k | $31k | |
| Senior | AED 120k | AED 150k | AED 180k | $40k | |
| Lead | AED 160k | AED 190k | AED 230k | $52k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Game QA Tester salary page for Abu Dhabi.
What a Game QA Tester does in Abu Dhabi
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
Abu Dhabi is on Asia/Dubai. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 5 h with London and 6 h with Central Europe.
Game QA Tester jobs in other United Arab Emirates cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | AED 130k | Game QA Tester jobs |
| Sharjah | AED 110k | Game QA Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Abu Dhabi
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Abu Dhabi · Game QA Tester role guide · Hire a Game QA Tester
Game QA Tester jobs in Abu Dhabi: FAQ
How much does a Game QA Tester earn in Abu Dhabi?
A mid-level Game QA Tester in Abu Dhabi earns a median of AED 110k a year ($31k), with a p10 to p90 range of AED 93k to AED 140k. Junior pay starts near AED 91k, senior pay is AED 150k and leads reach AED 190k.
Are there Game QA Tester jobs in Abu Dhabi?
No Game QA Tester listing is based in Abu Dhabi today, but United Arab Emirates 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 Abu Dhabi pay compare with the rest of United Arab Emirates?
Abu Dhabi ranks 2nd of 3 United Arab Emirates cities we track for Game QA Tester pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is AED 120k, so Abu Dhabi is below it. Against the US it is 53% below the US median of $66k.
What skills do Game QA Tester jobs in Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is on Asia/Dubai. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 5 h with London and 6 h with Central Europe. 40% of Game QA Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Game QA Tester job in Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi starts at the higher of the city and national median.