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Game QA Tester salary in Hyderabad, India

A mid-level Game QA Tester in Hyderabad earns a median of ₹1.1M a year gross ($13k), from ₹870k at p10 to ₹1.3M at p90. Hyderabad pays 1.02× the India median and 80% below the US median of $66k. About 7 million people live in Hyderabad.

Estimate · gross / year
₹1.1Mmedian · mid-level · $13k
p10 ₹870kp90 ₹1.3M
Rank 4 of 45City factor 1.02×
Pay by level

Game QA Tester pay by level in Hyderabad

Gross annual pay in INR. Junior ₹850k, lead ₹1.8M. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
Junior₹700k₹850k₹1M$10k
Mid-level₹870k₹1.1M₹1.3M$13k
Senior₹1.1M₹1.4M₹1.7M$17k
Lead₹1.5M₹1.8M₹2.2M$21k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the India median (₹1M) times a 1.02 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Hyderabad

Employers in India usually quote annual CTC (cost to company), which includes benefits and variable pay.

₹1.1Mgross median / year
₹790k–₹880ktake-home / year (72-80%)
₹92kgross / month
₹530gross / hour, 40 h week

A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.

Other cities

Game QA Tester pay in other India cities

India overview
CityPay factorp10Medianp90
Bengaluru1.06×₹900k₹1.1M₹1.3M
Delhi NCR1.04×₹880k₹1.1M₹1.3M
Mumbai1.04×₹880k₹1.1M₹1.3M
Pune1.00×₹850k₹1M₹1.3M
Ahmedabad0.96×₹820k₹990k₹1.2M
Jaipur0.96×₹820k₹990k₹1.2M
Kolkata0.96×₹820k₹990k₹1.2M
Surat0.96×₹820k₹990k₹1.2M
FAQ

Game QA Tester salary in Hyderabad: FAQ

What is the average Game QA Tester salary in Hyderabad?

The median gross salary for a mid-level Game QA Tester in Hyderabad is ₹1.1M a year ($13k). The p10 is ₹870k and the p90 is ₹1.3M. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Hyderabad with a city factor of 1.02.

How much does a senior Game QA Tester make in Hyderabad?

A senior Game QA Tester in Hyderabad earns a median of ₹1.4M ($17k), with a range of ₹1.1M to ₹1.7M. Leads reach ₹1.8M and juniors start near ₹850k.

What is an entry-level Game QA Tester salary in Hyderabad?

A junior Game QA Tester in Hyderabad earns about ₹850k a year ($10k), between ₹700k and ₹1M. Pay rises to ₹1.1M at mid-level.

Is Hyderabad a good-paying city for Game QA Testers in India?

Hyderabad ranks 4th of 45 tracked India cities for this role, at 1.02x the national median of ₹1M. It sits in the top third.

What is the take-home pay for a Game QA Tester in Hyderabad?

Roughly 72-80% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about ₹790k to ₹880k a year, or ₹70k a month. This is not tax advice.

What is the hourly rate for a Game QA Tester in Hyderabad?

A ₹1.1M gross salary equals about ₹530 an hour on a 40-hour week (₹92k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.

All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.

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