Game QA Tester salary by country
A mid-level Game QA Tester earns a median of $66k a year in the US (p10 $54k, p90 $81k). Worldwide the mid-level median runs from $11k in Philippines to $66k in United States. Juniors start at $53k; leads reach $110k in the US.
Game QA Tester pay in 12 key countries
Median gross annual pay by level in USD. The bar shows the mid-level p10 to p90 range with the median marked. Open a country for local currency and cities.
| Country | Junior | Mid-level p10–p90 | Mid-level | Senior | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $53k | $54k–$81k | $66k | $86k | $110k |
| Switzerland | $50k | $51k–$76k | $62k | $81k | $100k |
| Canada | $45k | $46k–$68k | $56k | $72k | $94k |
| United Kingdom | $31k | $32k–$47k | $39k | $51k | $65k |
| Germany | $32k | $33k–$49k | $40k | $52k | $67k |
| Netherlands | $32k | $33k–$49k | $40k | $52k | $67k |
| Spain | $20k | $21k–$31k | $25k | $33k | $43k |
| Poland | $21k | $22k–$32k | $26k | $34k | $44k |
| Portugal | $18k | $18k–$27k | $22k | $29k | $37k |
| Brazil | $25k | $25k–$38k | $31k | $40k | $52k |
| India | $10k | $10k–$15k | $12k | $16k | $21k |
| Australia | $38k | $39k–$58k | $47k | $62k | $80k |
US-dollar equivalents. Local-currency figures on each country page.
All 36 countries
Where Game QA Tester pay is highest
Median mid-level pay per region in USD. The pale bar spans the lowest to the highest country in the region; the marker is the regional median.
Best-paid cities for a Game QA Tester
Mid-level median per city: the country median times a city pay factor. Factors reflect the local tech market (1.00 = country median).
| # | City | Country | Pay factor | Mid-level (local) | Mid-level (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | United States | 1.22× | $81k | $81k |
| 2 | San Jose | United States | 1.20× | $79k | $79k |
| 3 | New York | United States | 1.15× | $76k | $76k |
| 4 | Seattle | United States | 1.15× | $76k | $76k |
| 5 | Boston | United States | 1.08× | $71k | $71k |
| 6 | Washington DC | United States | 1.06× | $70k | $70k |
| 7 | Los Angeles | United States | 1.05× | $69k | $69k |
| 8 | Zurich | Switzerland | 1.10× | CHF 60k | $68k |
| 9 | San Diego | United States | 1.03× | $68k | $68k |
| 10 | Austin | United States | 1.02× | $67k | $67k |
City factors are estimates. See each country page for every city we track.
Level, country and stack
Location moves pay far more than any single tool. Then comes level. Stack effects are real but small and noisy.
Stack premiums from posted pay
Sample too thin for this role. Only 0 annual pay ranges for Game QA Tester in our jobs feed, so we show the pattern across all 487 annual ranges for all QA roles instead. Premiums are adjusted for role, level and country; a tool appears only with at least 6 listings.
| Tool in listing | Listings | Median posted pay | vs all QA roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatling | 7 | $200k | +41% |
| axe / WAVE | 20 | $120k | +32% |
| k6 | 16 | $110k | +24% |
| TestRail | 46 | $130k | +22% |
| GitHub Actions | 22 | $130k | +8% |
| Docker | 64 | $130k | +7% |
| Python | 141 | $140k | +4% |
| Postman | 113 | $92k | +2% |
Posted ranges skew to US technology employers. Differences under 10% are within noise. 3 posted ranges for this role are in the jobs feed today.
How much data is behind this page
Game QA Tester base pay rests on 2 US pay ranges posted by employers. That is thin, so the model stays close to our prior estimate and moves only part-way toward the posted pay. Other countries use a regional adjustment.
Game QA Tester salary FAQ
How much does a Game QA Tester earn?
In the US the median gross salary for a mid-level Game QA Tester is $66k a year (p10 $54k, p90 $81k). Across 36 countries the mid-level median runs from $11k in Philippines to $66k in United States.
What does a junior, senior and lead Game QA Tester earn in the US?
Junior $53k, mid-level $66k, senior $86k and lead $110k a year. A lead earns 109% more than a junior.
Which country pays a Game QA Tester the most?
United States at a $66k mid-level median, then Switzerland ($62k) and Canada ($56k). Use the country pages for local-currency pay, city differences and take-home estimates.
Which city pays a Game QA Tester the most?
San Francisco, United States ranks first with an estimated mid-level median of $81k, followed by San Jose ($79k) and New York ($76k).
How reliable are the Game QA Tester figures?
The role base pay rests on 2 US pay ranges posted by employers, and 3 posted ranges are in our current jobs feed. That is a small sample, so treat the numbers as indicative. All figures are estimates; see the methodology page.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.