Game QA Tester salary in Australia
A mid-level Game QA Tester in Australia earns a median of A$71k ($47k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is A$58k to A$87k. That is 28% below the US median for the same role. Australia ranks 4 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near A$57k, leads reach A$120k.
Game QA Tester pay by level in Australia
Gross annual pay in AUD. Junior pay is A$57k, lead pay is A$120k: leads earn 109% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$47k | A$57k | A$70k | $38k | |
| Mid-level | A$58k | A$71k | A$87k | $47k | |
| Senior | A$76k | A$93k | A$110k | $62k | |
| Lead | A$98k | A$120k | A$150k | $80k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
Game QA Tester pay by city in Australia
Sydney pays most at 1.06× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of A$71k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | A | 1.06× (+6%) | A$75k | A$62k–A$92k | $50k | 22 |
| Melbourne | B | 1.00× (0%) | A$71k | A$58k–A$87k | $47k | 7 |
| Brisbane | B | 0.93× (-7%) | A$66k | A$54k–A$81k | $44k | 10 |
| Perth | C | 0.93× (-7%) | A$66k | A$54k–A$81k | $44k | 2 |
| Adelaide | C | 0.90× (-10%) | A$64k | A$53k–A$78k | $43k | 2 |
City factors are estimates (tier A = largest tech hubs). Remote roles are paid to the employer's pay band, which can differ from the city rate.
From gross to take-home in Australia
A mid-level Game QA Tester on A$71k gross keeps roughly 71–77% after income tax and social contributions, about A$50k to A$55k a year.
In Australia, pay is usually quoted as annual package, usually quoted with or without 11.5% superannuation. Estimate only: a single earner with no dependants and typical deductions. Bonuses, benefits, pension choices and regional taxes change the result. It is not tax advice.
QA roles open in Australia
No Game QA Tester role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 81 QA listings in Australia.
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1 listing in Australia show a real posted pay range (0 for Game QA Tester). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Game QA Testers in Australia
Employer mix by share of listings (81 listings in Australia). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Software companies28%
- E-commerce companies20%
- AI companies14%
- Games studios10%
- Automotive technology companies9%
What this estimate rests on
The Game QA Tester baseline uses 2 US posted pay ranges. For Australia, the country index is calibrated on 122 non-US observations in Asia-Pacific, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 4 of 8.
Game QA Tester salary and jobs by city in Australia
Game QA Tester jobs in Australia by city.
Game QA Tester salary in Australia: FAQ
What is the average Game QA Tester salary in Australia?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Game QA Tester in Australia is A$71k a year ($47k). The p10 is A$58k and the p90 is A$87k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Game QA Tester earn in Australia?
A senior Game QA Tester in Australia earns a median of A$93k ($62k), with a range of A$76k to A$110k. Leads earn A$120k, 109% more than juniors at A$57k.
Which city in Australia pays Game QA Testers the most?
Sydney has the highest pay factor at 1.06x the country median, which puts a mid-level Game QA Tester at about A$75k ($50k). Adelaide sits at 0.90x, around A$64k.
How does Australia compare with the US for Game QA Tester pay?
A mid-level Game QA Tester in the US earns a median of $66k. In Australia the equivalent is $47k, which is 28% below the US figure. Australia ranks 4 of 36 countries; the Asia-Pacific median for this role is $29k.
What is the take-home pay for a Game QA Tester in Australia?
Roughly 71–77% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about A$50k to A$55k a year on a A$71k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many Game QA Tester jobs are open in Australia?
PassRidge lists no live Game QA Tester listing in Australia today, and 81 QA listings across all roles in Australia. 0 of the Game QA Tester listings and 1 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Australia
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | A$88k | $59k |
| QA Automation Engineer | A$130k | $87k |
| SDET | A$140k | $94k |
| QA Lead / Manager | A$120k | $79k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | A$110k | $76k |
| Performance Test Engineer | A$160k | $110k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | A$200k | $130k |
| Accessibility Tester | A$110k | $70k |
| Business / Test Analyst | A$96k | $64k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | A$110k | $72k |
| Localization QA Tester | A$52k | $35k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | A$110k | $75k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | A$160k | $100k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | A$97k | $65k |
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