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Specialist QA1 million residentsUpdated 2026-10-20

Game QA Tester jobs in Austin, United States

A mid-level Game QA Tester in Austin earns a median of $67k a year ($67k gross). Austin has about 1 million residents and is the 13th largest of the 62 United States cities we list. No Game QA Tester listing is based here today; United States has 9, and remote roles can be done from Austin.

$67kmedian · mid-level · gross / year · $67k
p10 $55kp90 $82k
City factor 1.02×Rank 9 of 62
0Open Game QA Tester roles in Austin
9Open in United States
$54k–$110kJunior to lead median / yr
7 hDaily overlap with US East
Openings

Game QA Tester roles near Austin

No Game QA Tester listing is based in Austin today, so these are the nearest in United States, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.

All Game QA Tester jobs in United States

"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.

Pay by level

Game QA Tester pay by level in Austin

Gross annual pay in USD. Austin is 1.02× the United States median (+2%), which is $66k at mid-level.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
Junior$44k$54k$66k$54k
Mid-level$55k$67k$82k$67k
Senior$72k$88k$110k$88k
Lead$93k$110k$140k$110k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Game QA Tester salary page for Austin.

The role

What a Game QA Tester does in Austin

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

Attention to detailBug reportingPlatform certificationUnity / Unreal basicsGame genres

Tools named most often

JiraUnity Test FrameworkTestRail

Time zone

Austin is on America/Chicago. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe.

FAQ

Game QA Tester jobs in Austin: FAQ

How much does a Game QA Tester earn in Austin?

A mid-level Game QA Tester in Austin earns a median of $67k a year ($67k), with a p10 to p90 range of $55k to $82k. Junior pay starts near $54k, senior pay is $88k and leads reach $110k.

Are there Game QA Tester jobs in Austin?

No Game QA Tester listing is based in Austin today, but United States has 9 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 Austin pay compare with the rest of United States?

Austin ranks 9th of 62 United States cities we track for Game QA Tester pay, at 1.02x the national median (+2%). The national mid-level median is $66k, so Austin is above it. Against the US it is 2% above the US median of $66k.

What skills do Game QA Tester jobs in Austin 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 Austin?

Austin is on America/Chicago. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe. 40% of Game QA Tester roles are remote-friendly.

How do I get a Game QA Tester job in Austin 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 Austin starts at the higher of the city and national median.

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