Game QA Tester jobs in Chicago, United States
Game QA Tester pay in Chicago centres on $66k at mid-level, from $54k to $81k. Chicago has about 2.7 million residents and is the 3rd 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 Chicago.
Game QA Tester roles near Chicago
No Game QA Tester listing is based in Chicago 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.
Online Casino Game Tester (Hiring Immediately)
LQA Game Tester (LatAm Spanish)
Video Game Tester (On-Site)
QA Analyst, Console
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 Chicago
Gross annual pay in USD. Chicago is 1.00× the United States median (same), which is $66k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $43k | $53k | $65k | $53k | |
| Mid-level | $54k | $66k | $81k | $66k | |
| Senior | $71k | $86k | $100k | $86k | |
| Lead | $91k | $110k | $140k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Game QA Tester salary page for Chicago.
What a Game QA Tester does in Chicago
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
Chicago 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.
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Game QA Tester jobs in Chicago: FAQ
How much does a Game QA Tester earn in Chicago?
A mid-level Game QA Tester in Chicago earns a median of $66k a year ($66k), with a p10 to p90 range of $54k to $81k. Junior pay starts near $53k, senior pay is $86k and leads reach $110k.
Are there Game QA Tester jobs in Chicago?
No Game QA Tester listing is based in Chicago 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 Chicago pay compare with the rest of United States?
Chicago ranks 13th of 62 United States cities we track for Game QA Tester pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is $66k, so Chicago is at it.
What skills do Game QA Tester jobs in Chicago 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 Chicago?
Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago starts at the higher of the city and national median.