Game QA Tester salary in London, United Kingdom
A mid-level Game QA Tester in London earns a median of £36k a year gross ($46k), from £30k at p10 to £44k at p90. London pays 1.18× the United Kingdom median and 30% below the US median of $66k. About 9 million people live in London.
Game QA Tester pay by level in London
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £29k, lead £61k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £24k | £29k | £35k | $37k | |
| Mid-level | £30k | £36k | £44k | $46k | |
| Senior | £39k | £47k | £58k | $60k | |
| Lead | £50k | £61k | £74k | $77k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the United Kingdom median (£31k) times a 1.18 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in London
Employers in United Kingdom usually quote annual salary for permanent roles, day rates for contract roles.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
Game QA Tester pay in other United Kingdom cities
| City | Pay factor | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 1.00× | £25k | £31k | £37k |
| Birmingham | 0.97× | £24k | £30k | £36k |
| Manchester | 0.96× | £24k | £29k | £36k |
| Belfast | 0.95× | £24k | £29k | £36k |
| Glasgow | 0.95× | £24k | £29k | £36k |
| Leeds | 0.94× | £24k | £29k | £35k |
| Bristol | 0.93× | £23k | £29k | £35k |
| Cambridge | 0.93× | £23k | £29k | £35k |
Other QA salaries in London
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Game QA Tester salary in London: FAQ
What is the average Game QA Tester salary in London?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Game QA Tester in London is £36k a year ($46k). The p10 is £30k and the p90 is £44k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to London with a city factor of 1.18.
How much does a senior Game QA Tester make in London?
A senior Game QA Tester in London earns a median of £47k ($60k), with a range of £39k to £58k. Leads reach £61k and juniors start near £29k.
What is an entry-level Game QA Tester salary in London?
A junior Game QA Tester in London earns about £29k a year ($37k), between £24k and £35k. Pay rises to £36k at mid-level.
Is London a good-paying city for Game QA Testers in United Kingdom?
London ranks 1st of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 1.18x the national median of £31k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a Game QA Tester in London?
Roughly 69-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about £25k to £27k a year, or £2,200 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Game QA Tester in London?
A £36k gross salary equals about £17 an hour on a 40-hour week (£3,000 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.