Game QA Tester jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Game QA Tester pay in Dubai centres on AED 130k ($35k) at mid-level, from AED 110k to AED 160k. Dubai has about 3.8 million residents and is the 1st 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 Dubai.
Game QA Tester openings we fill in Dubai
The four levels PassRidge places in Dubai. 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 Dubai
Gross annual pay in AED. Dubai is 1.05× the United Arab Emirates median (+5%), which is AED 120k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | AED 84k | AED 100k | AED 130k | $28k | |
| Mid-level | AED 110k | AED 130k | AED 160k | $35k | |
| Senior | AED 140k | AED 170k | AED 200k | $46k | |
| Lead | AED 180k | AED 220k | AED 260k | $59k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Game QA Tester salary page for Dubai.
What a Game QA Tester does in Dubai
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
Dubai 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | AED 110k | Game QA Tester jobs |
| Sharjah | AED 110k | Game QA Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Dubai
QA jobs, time zone and hiring facts for Dubai · Game QA Tester role guide · Hire a Game QA Tester
Game QA Tester jobs in Dubai: FAQ
How much does a Game QA Tester earn in Dubai?
A mid-level Game QA Tester in Dubai earns a median of AED 130k a year ($35k), with a p10 to p90 range of AED 110k to AED 160k. Junior pay starts near AED 100k, senior pay is AED 170k and leads reach AED 220k.
Are there Game QA Tester jobs in Dubai?
No Game QA Tester listing is based in Dubai 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 Dubai pay compare with the rest of United Arab Emirates?
Dubai ranks 1st of 3 United Arab Emirates cities we track for Game QA Tester pay, at 1.05x the national median (+5%). The national mid-level median is AED 120k, so Dubai is above it. Against the US it is 47% below the US median of $66k.
What skills do Game QA Tester jobs in Dubai 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 Dubai?
Dubai 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 Dubai 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 Dubai starts at the higher of the city and national median.