Game QA Tester salary in Poland
Game QA Tester pay in Poland centres on PLN 110k a year ($26k) at mid-level. Expect PLN 87k at the low end and PLN 130k at the high end. That is 60% below the US median for the same role. Poland ranks 24 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near PLN 85k, leads reach PLN 180k.
Game QA Tester pay by level in Poland
Gross annual pay in PLN. Junior pay is PLN 85k, lead pay is PLN 180k: leads earn 109% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | PLN 70k | PLN 85k | PLN 100k | $21k | |
| Mid-level | PLN 87k | PLN 110k | PLN 130k | $26k | |
| Senior | PLN 110k | PLN 140k | PLN 170k | $34k | |
| Lead | PLN 150k | PLN 180k | PLN 220k | $44k |
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 Poland
Warsaw pays most at 1.10× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of PLN 110k. Showing the top 8 of 9 cities.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | A | 1.10× (+10%) | PLN 120k | PLN 95k–PLN 140k | $29k | 88 |
| Krakow | A | 1.00× (0%) | PLN 110k | PLN 87k–PLN 130k | $26k | 19 |
| Wroclaw | A | 0.98× (-2%) | PLN 100k | PLN 85k–PLN 130k | $26k | 4 |
| Poznan | B | 0.95× (-5%) | PLN 100k | PLN 82k–PLN 120k | $25k | 8 |
| Gdansk | B | 0.93× (-7%) | PLN 98k | PLN 81k–PLN 120k | $25k | 9 |
| Lodz | C | 0.89× (-11%) | PLN 94k | PLN 77k–PLN 110k | $23k | 1 |
| Bydgoszcz | C | 0.88× (-12%) | PLN 93k | PLN 76k–PLN 110k | $23k | 0 |
| Lublin | C | 0.88× (-12%) | PLN 93k | PLN 76k–PLN 110k | $23k | 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 Poland
A mid-level Game QA Tester on PLN 110k gross keeps roughly 68–75% after income tax and social contributions, about PLN 75k to PLN 82k a year.
In Poland, pay is usually quoted as monthly gross on an employment contract, monthly net on B2B invoices. 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.
Live Game QA Tester roles in Poland
21 Game QA Tester roles are open in Poland, from a total of 200 QA listings in the country.
Senior FQA Games Tester - Warsaw (English speaker)
Game Tester (On-site) - Warsaw
Freelance LQA Games Tester - Warsaw (Spanish - Spain and English Speaker)
38 listings in Poland show a real posted pay range (0 for Game QA Tester). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Game QA Testers in Poland
Employer mix by share of listings (200 listings in Poland). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- Software companies26%
- AI companies23%
- Games studios15%
- Fintech companies13%
- Cybersecurity companies10%
What this estimate rests on
The Game QA Tester baseline uses 2 US posted pay ranges. For Poland, the country index is calibrated on 135 non-US observations in Central & Eastern Europe, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 6 of 8.
Game QA Tester salary and jobs by city in Poland
Game QA Tester jobs in Poland by city.
Game QA Tester salary in Poland: FAQ
What is the average Game QA Tester salary in Poland?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Game QA Tester in Poland is PLN 110k a year ($26k). The p10 is PLN 87k and the p90 is PLN 130k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Game QA Tester earn in Poland?
A senior Game QA Tester in Poland earns a median of PLN 140k ($34k), with a range of PLN 110k to PLN 170k. Leads earn PLN 180k, 109% more than juniors at PLN 85k.
Which city in Poland pays Game QA Testers the most?
Warsaw has the highest pay factor at 1.10x the country median, which puts a mid-level Game QA Tester at about PLN 120k ($29k). Szczecin sits at 0.88x, around PLN 93k.
How does Poland compare with the US for Game QA Tester pay?
A mid-level Game QA Tester in the US earns a median of $66k. In Poland the equivalent is $26k, which is 60% below the US figure. Poland ranks 24 of 36 countries; the Central & Eastern Europe median for this role is $22k.
What is the take-home pay for a Game QA Tester in Poland?
Roughly 68–75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about PLN 75k to PLN 82k a year on a PLN 110k 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 Poland?
PassRidge lists 21 live Game QA Tester roles in Poland, and 200 QA listings across all roles in Poland. 0 of the Game QA Tester listings and 38 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Poland
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | PLN 130k | $33k |
| QA Automation Engineer | PLN 190k | $48k |
| SDET | PLN 210k | $52k |
| QA Lead / Manager | PLN 180k | $44k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | PLN 170k | $42k |
| Performance Test Engineer | PLN 240k | $59k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | PLN 290k | $72k |
| Accessibility Tester | PLN 160k | $39k |
| Business / Test Analyst | PLN 140k | $36k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | PLN 160k | $40k |
| Localization QA Tester | PLN 77k | $19k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | PLN 170k | $42k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | PLN 230k | $58k |
| Technical Writer (QA / Docs) | PLN 140k | $36k |
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