Game QA Tester salary in Italy
A mid-level Game QA Tester in Italy earns a median of €24k ($27k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is €20k to €30k. That is 60% below the US median for the same role. Italy ranks 23 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near €20k, leads reach €41k.
Game QA Tester pay by level in Italy
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior pay is €20k, lead pay is €41k: leads earn 109% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €16k | €20k | €24k | $21k | |
| Mid-level | €20k | €24k | €30k | $27k | |
| Senior | €26k | €32k | €39k | $35k | |
| Lead | €34k | €41k | €50k | $45k |
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 Italy
Milan pays most at 1.10× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of €24k. Showing the top 8 of 10 cities.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan | B | 1.10× (+10%) | €27k | €22k–€33k | $29k | 3 |
| Rome | B | 1.00× (0%) | €24k | €20k–€30k | $27k | 3 |
| Naples | C | 0.90× (-10%) | €22k | €18k–€27k | $24k | 0 |
| Bari | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €21k | €18k–€26k | $23k | 0 |
| Bologna | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €21k | €18k–€26k | $23k | 1 |
| Catania | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €21k | €18k–€26k | $23k | 0 |
| Florence | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €21k | €18k–€26k | $23k | 2 |
| Genoa | C | 0.88× (-12%) | €21k | €18k–€26k | $23k | 0 |
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 Italy
A mid-level Game QA Tester on €24k gross keeps roughly 64–71% after income tax and social contributions, about €15k to €17k a year.
In Italy, pay is usually quoted as annual gross salary (RAL), often paid in 13 or 14 instalments. 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 Italy
No Game QA Tester role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 19 QA listings in Italy.
Tester Software - Automazione & Performance (Remote)
Software Tester - Automazione & Performance (Remote)
Quality Assurance Specialist
2 listings in Italy show a real posted pay range (0 for Game QA Tester). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Game QA Testers in Italy
Employer mix by share of listings (19 listings in Italy). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- AI companies32%
- Cybersecurity companies32%
- Automotive technology companies16%
- E-commerce companies11%
- Healthtech companies5%
What this estimate rests on
The Game QA Tester baseline uses 2 US posted pay ranges. For Italy, the country index is calibrated on 166 non-US observations in Western Europe, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 4 of 8.
Game QA Tester salary and jobs by city in Italy
Game QA Tester jobs in Italy by city.
Game QA Tester salary in Italy: FAQ
What is the average Game QA Tester salary in Italy?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Game QA Tester in Italy is €24k a year ($27k). The p10 is €20k and the p90 is €30k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Game QA Tester earn in Italy?
A senior Game QA Tester in Italy earns a median of €32k ($35k), with a range of €26k to €39k. Leads earn €41k, 109% more than juniors at €20k.
Which city in Italy pays Game QA Testers the most?
Milan has the highest pay factor at 1.10x the country median, which puts a mid-level Game QA Tester at about €27k ($29k). Turin sits at 0.88x, around €21k.
How does Italy compare with the US for Game QA Tester pay?
A mid-level Game QA Tester in the US earns a median of $66k. In Italy the equivalent is $27k, which is 60% below the US figure. Italy ranks 23 of 36 countries; the Western Europe median for this role is $36k.
What is the take-home pay for a Game QA Tester in Italy?
Roughly 64–71% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about €15k to €17k a year on a €24k 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 Italy?
PassRidge lists no live Game QA Tester listing in Italy today, and 19 QA listings across all roles in Italy. 0 of the Game QA Tester listings and 2 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Italy
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | €30k | $33k |
| QA Automation Engineer | €45k | $49k |
| SDET | €48k | $53k |
| QA Lead / Manager | €41k | $44k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | €39k | $43k |
| Performance Test Engineer | €54k | $59k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | €67k | $73k |
| Accessibility Tester | €36k | $39k |
| Business / Test Analyst | €33k | $36k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | €37k | $40k |
| Localization QA Tester | €18k | $19k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | €38k | $42k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | €53k | $58k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | €33k | $36k |
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